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The correct spelling is kip.

How to pronounce kip

/kɪp/
noun

IPA: /kɪp/

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The correct spelling is kip. The untanned hide of a young or small beast, such as a calf, lamb, or young goat. For example: "I’m just going for my afternoon kip."

Usage Examples

I’m just going for my afternoon kip.

Don’t worry, I’ll kip on the sofabed.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The untanned hide of a young or small beast, such as a calf, lamb, or young goat.
  2. 2.A bundle or set of such hides.
  3. 3.A unit of count for skins, 30 for lamb and 50 for goat.
  4. 4.The leather made from such hide; kip leather.
  5. 5.(chiefly UK) A place to sleep; a rooming house; a bed.

verb

  1. 1.(chiefly UK) To sleep; often with the connotation of a temporary or charitable situation, or one borne out of necessity.
  2. 2.To snatch; take up hastily; filch
  3. 3.To hold or keep (together)
  4. 4.To conduct oneself; act
  5. 5.To perform the kip maneuver.

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