Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Kip

What does it mean?

Sleep; a short rest.

Is it positive or negative?

Positive/neutral.

When do you use it?

Use it when talking about naps or rest.

Examples

Example 1: It was a complete kip and we had to start again.

Example 2: The manager called it a kip, but we laughed it off.

Question for you

When would you use "Kip" in real life?

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Kip is casual British English for sleep, and it sounds very natural. We practise this sort of everyday language in online English lessons. A related word is knackered. Find out more here.