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catnap

Catnap (noun) means a brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime.

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A brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime.
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Etymology

From cat + nap. Named in reference to the feline habit of taking multiple, brief, and light naps throughout the day to conserve energy, rather than sleeping for one long, uninterrupted block.

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"catnap" (noun) means a brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime.

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