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nap

Definition

  • noun: a short period of sleep especially during the day
  • noun: a hairy or downy surface (as on a fabric)
  • verb: to sleep briefly especially during the day
  • verb: to sleep for a short period of time especially during the day
  • synonyms: doze, siesta, pile

Examples

  • When the problem appeared again, the government was 'caught napping'. [=the government was not prepared to deal with it]

  • The goalie had to be 'napping' when that ball got by him.

  • She awoke from her 'nap' rested and refreshed.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - How do you know Bonanza? - We watch it at Mrs. Chu's. - You watch Bonanza at daycare? - Yeah. When? When do you watch it? - After snack? After your nap? - After Love Boat. I made my list for my birthday. - Yeah, what'd you put on there? - A basketball or an ant farm. (..)
    2006 The Pursuit of Happyness