catnap

noun
UK: /ˈkætnæp/
US: /ˈkætnæp/

  1. A short sleep, especially during the day.

    1. I had a catnap after lunch because I was so tired.
    2. She took a quick catnap on the train to recharge before the meeting.

  2. A brief period of rest or inactivity.

    1. The project experienced a catnap during the holiday season.
    2. After a short catnap in sales, the company implemented a new marketing strategy.

Synonyms

siesta doze nap forty winks snooze
catnap intransitive-verb

  1. To take a short sleep, especially during the day.

    1. I like to catnap when I get home from work.
    2. She decided to catnap before the party to feel more refreshed.

  2. To rest or be inactive for a brief period.

    1. The market seems to catnap before making any major moves forward today.
    2. Let's catnap our efforts on this until we receive further instruction from the manager.
catnap transitive-verb

  1. To steal something, particularly in a secretive or quick manner.

    1. He tried to catnap my wallet when I wasn't looking directly at him.
    2. The thief attempted to catnap the jewelry from the unattended display case last night.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "catnap" in English means: A short sleep, especially during the day., A brief period of rest or inactivity..

The phonetic transcription of "catnap" is /ˈkætnæp/ in British English and /ˈkætnæp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "catnap": siesta, doze, nap, forty winks, snooze.

Example usage of "catnap": "I had a catnap after lunch because I was so tired.". More examples on the page.