How to Pronounce Kips

To pronounce "kips", say KIPS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does kips mean?

noun

  1. The untanned hide of a young or small beast, such as a calf, lamb, or young goat.
  2. A bundle or set of such hides.

noun

  1. (chiefly UK) A place to sleep; a rooming house; a bed.
  2. (chiefly UK) Sleep, snooze, nap, forty winks, doze.

    “I’m just going for my afternoon kip.”

verb

  1. (chiefly UK) To sleep; often with the connotation of a temporary or charitable situation, or one borne out of necessity.

    “Don’t worry, I’ll kip on the sofabed.”

Synonyms

crash

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kips"?▾

"Kips" has one syllable.

What does "kips" mean?▾

Kips: The untanned hide of a young or small beast, such as a calf, lamb, or young goat.

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