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nap

verb \ ˈnap \

Definition of nap

napped; napping
intransitive verb
1 :to sleep briefly especially during the day :doze
2 :to be off guard

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Origin and Etymology of nap

Middle English nappen, from Old English hnappian; akin to Old High German hnaffezen to doze

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nap

noun

Definition of nap

:a short sleep especially during the day :snooze

First Known Use of nap

14th century

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nap

noun

Definition of nap

:a hairy or downy surface (as on a fabric)
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napped

play \ˈnapt\ adjective

Origin and Etymology of nap

Middle English noppe, from Middle Dutch, flock of wool, nap

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nap

verb

Definition of nap

napped; napping
transitive verb
:to raise a nap on (fabric or leather)

First Known Use of nap

1608

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nap

noun

Definition of nap

British
:a pick or recommendation as a good bet to win a contest (such as a horse race); also :one named in a nap

Origin and Etymology of nap

from to go nap (to make all the points in the card game Napoleon)

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nap

verb

Definition of nap

napped; napping
transitive verb
British
:to pick or single out in a nap

First Known Use of nap

1927

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NAP Defined for Kids

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nap

noun \ ˈnap \

Definition of nap for Students

:a short sleep especially during the day
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nap

verb

Definition of nap for Students

napped; napping
1 :to sleep briefly especially during the day
2 :to be unprepared
  • When the ball came to her, she was caught napping.
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nap

noun

Definition of nap for Students

:a hairy or fluffy surface (as on cloth)

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