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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

  • (..) We can get you. We can even write you check right now. No chances. Cash only. There's a person in there. Boring. Take nap. Come on. You can't have our friend. Kindapper! Run me over. Bring money to Big Rock in Mojave Desert at dawn. (..)
    2009 The Hangover