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napper

|nap/per|

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/ˈnæpər/

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/ˈnæpə/

short sleep taker

Etymology
Etymology Information

'napper' originates from the English word 'nap,' which means 'a short sleep.'

Historical Evolution

'nap' transformed into 'napper' to describe someone who naps.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'someone who takes a short sleep,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who takes a nap.

He's a frequent napper, often dozing off in the afternoon.

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Last updated: 2025/01/27 21:57