Napping: meaning, definitions and examples

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napping

 

[ หˆnรฆpษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

short sleep

Napping refers to the act of sleeping for a short period during the day. It is often taken to recharge energy and improve alertness, which can be beneficial for productivity.

Synonyms

catnap, doze, rest, siesta

Examples of usage

  • She took a quick nap after lunch.
  • Napping can help improve your mood.
  • He likes to nap for 20 minutes in the afternoon.
  • A power nap can boost your performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "napping" 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€ะตะผะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drzemka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑ…็œ ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sieste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ siesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸekerleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ฎ์ž 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบููˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdล™รญmnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdriemnutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dremeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svefn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะนา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuxulama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ siesta

Etymology

The word 'nap' has its origins in Old English 'hnappian', which means to doze or to take a short sleep. This term is thought to be of Germanic origin, possibly related to the Dutch word 'nappen', meaning to snatch or grab. Over centuries, the concept of taking short sleeps during the day has persisted in various cultures, leading to the modern understanding of 'napping' as a beneficial practice for restoring energy and alertness. Napping has also been linked to various health benefits, including improved cognitive function and mood, further solidifying its acceptance in contemporary lifestyles.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,893, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.