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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

  • (..) Stop, stop, man! Tell the driver to wait for us out back, and hurry up. - Hey sweetie, what's going on? - Don't worry, baby. It's cool. Take a nap. Oh, my God. Those fuckers blocked both the exits. Check the terrace! - emergency. (..)
    1994 Léon: The Professional