kipping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of momentarily suspending or supporting one's body in an inverted position, as in a gymnastics move.

• Noun

  A type of swing used in golf to build momentum and power before taking a shot.

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Synonyms

crash

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kipping
tipping , slipping , ripping

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Variants

List of all variants of kipping that leads to same result
kip , kipped , kipping , kips

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Etymology

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Originally from the Dutch word 'kappen' meaning 'to cut' or 'to clip', possibly due to the swinging motion resembling the action of cutting.

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Trivia

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1. The kipping handstand is also known as a 'planche handstand'.

2. The kipping swing was popularized in golf by golfer Ben Hogan.

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Related Concepts

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1. gymnastics: A physical activity involving various skills, such as body flexibility, strength, agility, coordination, and balance.

2. golf swing: The sequence of movements a golfer makes to strike the ball with a club.

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Culture

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In gymnastics, the kipping motion is used in various skills, such as the kipping handstand and the kipping pullover. It is a fundamental skill for progression to more advanced moves. In golf, the kipping swing is used by some players to generate more power in their swing.

How to Memorize "kipping"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Gymnasts Kip, Golfers Swing' to help remember the different meanings of 'kipping'.

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