Definition
Definition of catnapping - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sleepRare US engaged in a short, light sleepRare US
- She was catnapping on the couch when I called.
2.
crimeRare UK involved in the theft of a catRare UK
- The catnapping gang was finally caught by the police.
Origin of catnapping
English, cat (feline) + nap (short sleep)
Examples of catnapping in a sentence
I found him catnapping in the hammock under the sun. The neighborhood was on alert for catnapping incidents. Reports of catnapping activities have increased recently.
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- French:somnolent, ayant enlevé un chat, ...
- German:schlummern, katzenraubend, ...
- Italian:sonnecchiante, ladro di gatti, ...
- Spanish:cabezando, robo de gatos, ...
- Portuguese:a dormitar, gatuno, ...
- Chinese:打盹的, 盗猫的, ...
- Japanese:うたた寝している, 猫泥棒の, ...
- Arabic:غافٍ, سارِق القِطَط, ...
- Hebrew:מְנֻמְנָם, גְּנֵבַת חֲתוּלִים, ...
- Russian:дремлющий, связанный с похищением котов, ...
- Ukrainian:дрімливий, котокрадний, ...
- Hindi:झपकी, बिल्ली-चोरी करने वाला, ...
Definition of catnap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
- He had a catnap on the couch.
Verb
1.
- She decided to catnap on the sofa before dinner..
2.
- They joked about catnapping the neighbor's pet.
Images of catnap
short sleep not in bed
Expressions with catnap
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take a short, light sleep to refresh
After lunch, I like to have a catnap.
sleep for a short time to refresh yourself
After lunch, I like to take a catnap.
Origin of catnap
English, cat (cat) + nap (short sleep)
Examples of catnap in a sentence
He took a catnap during the long flight. He likes to catnap during his lunch break. I often catnap while traveling on the train. They planned to catnap the stray from the alley. The mischievous kids tried to catnap the fluffy kitten.
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- French:sieste, faire un petit somme, ...
- German:Nickerchen, ein Nickerchen machen, ...
- Italian:pisolino, sonnecchiare, ...
- Spanish:siesta, dormitar, ...
- Portuguese:soneca, cochilar, ...
- Chinese:小睡, 小睡一会儿, ...
- Japanese:うたた寝, うたた寝する, ...
- Arabic:غفوة, غَفَا, ...
- Hebrew:תְּנוּמָה, לְנַמְנֵם, ...
- Russian:короткий сон, вздремнуть, ...
- Ukrainian:короткий сон, дрімати, ...
- Hindi:झपकी, झपकी लेना, ...
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