kip

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: может означать период сна, основную денежную единицу Лаоса или гимнастическое упражнение, включающее движение из положения лёжа на спине в вертикальное положение.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a period of sleep, the basic monetary unit of Laos, or a gymnastic exercise involving a movement from a supine position to an erect one.

1. B1informalbritish

   A period of sleep, especially a short one.

   Короткий сон

   • I need to get some kip before the long drive.
   • He had a quick kip on the sofa after lunch.
   • She managed to grab a few hours of kip on the train.

   Synonymscatnapdozeforty winksnapsiestasnooze

2. Laotian currencyB2formal

   The basic monetary unit of Laos, equal to 100 att.

   Кип

   • The souvenir cost about 20,000 kip.
   • He exchanged his dollars for kip at the border.
   • Prices in the market are listed in kip.

3. Gymnastic moveC1formalsport

   A gymnastic exercise where the performer moves from a position with legs over the upper body to an erect stance by arching the back and swinging the legs down and forward.

   Подъём разгибом

   • The gymnast executed a perfect kip on the uneven bars.
   • Learning the kip is a key milestone for young gymnasts.
   • Her coach helped her practice the kip until she mastered it.

• Глагол, означающий спать или вздремнуть, часто используется неформально в британском английском.

A verb meaning to sleep or take a nap, often used informally in British English.

1. B1informalbritish

   To sleep, especially for a short period or in a casual setting.

   Вздремнуть

   • I'm going to kip on the sofa for a while.
   • He kipped at his friend's house after the party.
   • She kipped in the car during the long drive.

   Synonymscatnapdozeforty winksnapsiestasnooze

   Antonymsariseawakewake

Phrasal variantskip down