catnap
Meanings
noun
- A brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime.
verb
- To take a catnap (short sleep or nap).
verb
- To kidnap a cat.
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Etymology
From cat + nap. Named in reference to the feline habit of taking multiple, brief, and light naps throughout the day to conserve energy, rather than sleeping for one long, uninterrupted block.
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