cat sleep

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A short period of sleep, typically taken during the day and not in a bed: "cat sleep" refers to a brief, light sleep, often taken while sitting or reclining casually, similar to the way a cat naps.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • After lunch, she enjoyed a quick cat sleep in her armchair.
    • He felt refreshed after a 20-minute cat sleep at his desk.
Advanced Usage
  • "to have/take a cat sleep": to indulge in a short nap.
    • I often take a cat sleep on the train during my commute.
Variants and Related Words
  • Catnap (n): a synonym for a very short, light sleep.
    • He stole a catnap before the evening meeting.
  • Power nap (n): a short sleep intended to quickly restore alertness.
  • Snooze (n): informal term for a short, light sleep.
Synonyms
  • Nap: a short sleep, especially during the day.
  • Siesta: a short afternoon rest or nap.
  • Forty winks: an informal expression for a short sleep.
Related Idioms
  • "To catch forty winks": to have a short sleep.
    • I'm just going to catch forty winks before we go out.
Noun
  1. sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)

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