Catnap
(verb)
To take a short sleep, typically during the day, that is intended to refresh one's energy.
Origin:
The word "catnap" comes from the phrase "cat nap" which means a short nap or sleep, it is used to describe a short sleep, typically during the day, that is intended to refresh one"s energy.
Examples:
- I'm just going to catnap for a bit before lunch.
- He catnapped on the train ride home.
- I always feel refreshed after a catnap.
- It"s not a deep sleep but it"s enough to refresh you.
- A catnap can help you to stay alert and focused during the day.