Idiom
have a kip
Meanings
To take a short sleep or nap.
Definition
To have a kip means to take a short sleep, usually a nap.
If you have a kip, you sleep for a short time, often during the day. It is a very common, informal expression in British English. People use it when they mean a quick rest rather than a full night’s sleep.
Examples
- I’m going to have a kip after lunch.
- He had a kip on the train and missed his stop.
- If you’re tired, have a kip before we go out.
- She had a kip on the sofa while the baby slept.
Common mistake
Learners often use it in formal writing, but have a kip is informal and mainly British English.
More at B2 level
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