KIPPING Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

kipping

verb

present participle of kip, British

as in napping

to sleep lightly or briefly after a rigorous walk over the Devon moors, I needed to kip down a bit on the daybed

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In school, this might happen when children are sitting very close to each other or napping alongside classmates.

— Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
The large, breezy beachfront bungalows, meanwhile, have unobstructed views of the Pacific, whirlpool tubs, outside showers and hammocks that serve as prime spots for napping.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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