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Definition of Catnap
1. Noun. Sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed).
Generic synonyms: Sleeping
Specialized synonyms: Siesta, Zizz
Derivative terms: Nap, Snooze
2. Verb. Take a siesta. "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"
Generic synonyms: Catch Some Z's, Kip, Log Z's, Sleep, Slumber
Specialized synonyms: Doze, Drowse, Snooze
Derivative terms: Nap, Nap
Definition of Catnap
1. Noun. A brief, light sleep. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To take a catnap. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To kidnap a cat. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Catnap
1. to doze [v -NAPPED, -NAPPING, -NAPS] - See also: doze
Lexicographical Neighbors of Catnap
Literary usage of Catnap
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The True Philosopher and Other Cat Tales by Peggy Bacon (1919)
"CATNIP AND catnap ONCE there were brothers, Catnip and catnap, as different as
kittens can be, for Catnip was all enthusiasm and energy, catnap all calm ..."
2. How to Do Plays With Children by Jo Ellen Moore, Leslie Tryon, Ginny Hall, Betsy Franco-Feeney (1994)
"I'm overdue for my catnap. Why don't you go ask the duck? I need my twelve o'clock
rest. Now go - goodbye and good luck. I'm overdue for my catnap. ..."
3. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"dog sleep, catnap, siesta. 4. See DEATH, NUMBNESS. sleep, vi 1. rest (contextual),
repose (formal or affected; contextual); spec, slumber, doze, drowse, ..."
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