1 B2 idiomatic informal
To lie down and sleep, especially in a temporary or improvised place.
"You can kip down on the sofa if you miss the last train."
inseparable
kip down
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
To settle down to sleep, especially in a temporary or informal location.
In plain English
To lie down and go to sleep somewhere, especially not in your own bed.
What does "kip down" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Distinctly British English. 'Kip' means sleep in British slang. 'Kip down' adds the sense of settling or getting comfortable in a place. Often used when sleeping at a friend's place, on a sofa, or in an improvised location.
Words that pair with "kip down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
sofa floor couch friend's somewhere tonight
How to conjugate "kip down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
kip down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
kips down
he/she/it
Past simple
kiped down
yesterday
Past participle
kiped down
have + pp
-ing form
kiping down
continuous
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