Catnap: meaning, definitions and examples

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catnap

 

[ หˆkรฆt.nรฆp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

short sleep

A catnap refers to a short sleep taken during the day, typically lasting anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. It is often seen as a quick way to recharge one's energy without going into a deep sleep. Catnaps can be beneficial for improving alertness and productivity. The term is derived from the way cats sleep frequently throughout the day in short intervals.

Synonyms

doze, nap, rest, snooze

Examples of usage

  • I took a quick catnap during my lunch break.
  • After a long meeting, I felt tired and needed a catnap.
  • She feels refreshed after a brief catnap.

Translations

Translations of the word "catnap" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soneca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคชเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nickerchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidur siang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะตะผะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drzemka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜ผๅฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sieste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ siesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸekerleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ฎ์ž 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŠู„ูˆู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรกtkรฝ spรกnek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรกtky spรกnok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dremeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svefn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะนา›ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒแƒฏแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuxu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ siesta

Etymology

The term 'catnap' combines 'cat', which in this context symbolizes the short, often frequent naps taken by domestic cats, and 'nap', referring to a brief period of sleep. The word 'nap' itself has origins dating back to the early 16th century, deriving from the Old English 'hnappian', meaning to doze. The association of cats with napping likely comes from their natural behavior, as cats are known to sleep for more than 12 hours a day, taking numerous short naps throughout this time. The adoption of the term 'catnap' reflects the growing understanding of the importance of brief sleep intervals for human well-being. The phrase has been widely used in both casual conversation and in literature, emphasizing the idea that even short bouts of rest can have significant restorative effects, akin to the behavior observed in cats.