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catnap

/ˈkætˌnæp/
verb
  1. To take a short, light sleep, especially during the day.
    • I like to catnap on the porch swing on warm afternoons.
    • She catnapped for just ten minutes before her next meeting.
    • The old dog would catnap by the fireplace, waking at the slightest sound.
noun
  1. A short, light sleep, especially one taken during the day.
    • The baby's catnap lasted only twenty minutes, but it helped her mood.
    • He was so tired that he managed a catnap while waiting for the bus.
    • After lunch, I took a quick catnap on the sofa and felt refreshed.
Synonyms
napdozesnooze
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