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August 19, 2017 Word of the Day

catnap /ˈkætˌnæp/ noun
catnap
/ˈkætˌnæp/
noun
The man is taking a catnap outdoors.
The man is taking a catnap outdoors.
Definition of CATNAP

[count]

: a short period of sleep : a brief nap

  • He took/had a catnap.

catnap verb catnaps; catnapped; catnapping [no object]

  • She closed her eyes to catnap while her friend drove the car.

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