noun

catnap

catnap, nap, doze

I'm going to take a quick catnap.

I'm going to take a quick catnap.

to take a catnap I'm going to take a quick catnap.

Synonyms: nap, doze, forty winks

A compound of 'cat' and 'nap'. It refers to a short sleep, like one a cat might take.

Picture a cat curled up for a short, light sleep. This image helps remember the meaning.

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