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Definition of a power nap

power nap

noun

  • a brief nap intended to increase performance.
    After a power nap you'll feel a lot better.

    Last edited on Jun 22 2014. Submitted by j from Boston, MA, USA on Oct 11 1998.

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Other terms relating to 'nap':

Definitions include: a short nap.
Definitions include: death.
Definitions include: a short nap prior to partying.
Definitions include: to die.

Other terms relating to 'power':

Definitions include: acronym for "Power on, power off."
Definitions include: the remote control for a television.
Definitions include: to watch a DVD box set of a TV program almost non-stop.
Definitions include: using one's authority to get one's way.
Definitions include: a shower during which one consumes alcohol.
Definitions include: the person, people, organization, etc. that is in charge.
Definitions include: the entity or entities in charge.
Definitions include: in male homosexual sex, a very dominant top.
Definitions include: an instance of someone abusing their position of power.

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