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kip

kip

1 9.9
A move on gymnastic bars where legs swing from upside-down to upright
  • noun
  • /kɪp/
  • Jargon
translation icon : kip
  • Drew is on the ground, trying to do a kip.

Examples

  • "Kip, I don't want to see you destroyed."

    Fiction book (1991)

  • His name is Kip-Kena; he is their leader.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • I tell Kip I'll meet him outside.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Drew tries another kip, pushing his feet towards the D.S.' chest.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • The baritone was Kip Diskin.

    The Usual Suspects (1995)

  • Kip comes to the door, winding his turban.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • What are your feelings about kipping movements like kipping pull ups?

  • Kip to the high bar cast a handstand giant, giant dismount.

    Raising the Bar (2017)

  • The gymnast executed a perfect kip during her routine, swinging elegantly from the high bar.

  • After practicing for weeks, he finally mastered the kip and transitioned smoothly to the upright position.

Synonyms

upstart
vskip
  • Specialized
9.9

A gymnastic move where you swing your legs to move from lying to standing

has identical meaning but is an alternative name in usage

Surface Forms

kip singular
kips plural

Etymology

Kip for the gymnastics move likely comes from training slang for a quick, powerful action, like the acrobatic kip-up or 'kipping' in exercise, which uses a fast hip drive. So a kip is the sharp swing that brings a gymnast from upside down to upright.