Catnap: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฑ๐ค
catnap
[ หkรฆt.nรฆp ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น soneca
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Nickerchen
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidur siang
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะตะผะพัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ drzemka
๐ฏ๐ต ๆผๅฏ
๐ซ๐ท sieste
๐ช๐ธ siesta
๐น๐ท ลekerleme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฎ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ krรกtkรฝ spรกnek
๐ธ๐ฐ krรกtky spรกnok
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ็ก
๐ธ๐ฎ dremeลพ
๐ฎ๐ธ svefn
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะนาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแฏแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yuxu
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.