Kip

(n) Dweller of the pointed hill
(n) Nap (v) Sleep, slumber, log Z's, catch some Z's (be asleep)
(n) The basic unit of money in Laos
(n) Upstart (a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright)
(n) The untanned hide of a small or young animal, such as a calf. A set or bundle of such hides.
(n) The Kip is a dramatic aerial (or air step) commonly performed in Lindy hop swing routines. The follower performs a moving jump over and around the lead's back landing in approximately the same spot as where the move began. The Kip is also known as a Lindy Flip, Lamp Post or Around the Back.

"I roused him from his kip."
"Did you see that gymnast do that crazy kip?"
"Here's a stack of kips to keep you warm for the winter."
"The kip came down from the hill to buy some dry goods."

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