How Do You Spell NAPPING?

Pronunciation: [nˈapɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "napping" is spelled with two consonants and a vowel in between. The first consonant is a voiced bilabial stop /n/, followed by the vowel sound /æ/ (as in "cat"), and ending with the voiceless bilabial stop /p/. The double consonant "pp" indicates a short vowel sound, and it also helps distinguish "napping" from "naping," which would be pronounced with a long vowel sound. "Napping" can refer to taking a short sleep during the day, or to the act of covering something with a soft material like a blanket or a towel.

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NAPPING Meaning and Definition

  1. Napping refers to the act of taking a brief period of sleep or rest, usually during the day. It involves intentionally entering a state of relaxation and closing one's eyes for a short period of time in order to recharge and rejuvenate. Napping typically lasts for a short duration, ranging from a few minutes to a couple of hours, and aims to alleviate fatigue, increase alertness, and enhance overall well-being.

    Commonly practiced in various cultures, napping serves as a quick energy booster and is believed to improve cognitive function, memory, and mood. It can provide individuals with a welcome break from their daily activities, promoting physical and mental relaxation. Napping can occur in different settings, including homes, workplaces, educational institutions, or even public places like parks and transportation systems.

    Napping can be classified into various types based on its duration and purpose. Power napping, for instance, involves taking a short nap, usually around 10 to 20 minutes, to combat drowsiness and improve focus. The cat nap, lasting between 20 to 30 minutes, aims to revitalize and enhance alertness. Longer naps, such as the restorative nap, which ranges from 60 to 90 minutes, promote deep sleep and aid in memory consolidation.

    Overall, napping is seen as a healthy practice, as long as it does not disrupt regular sleep patterns or cause difficulties falling asleep at night. It is widely recognized for its ability to provide a quick and efficient method of relaxation and rejuvenation during periods of daytime tiredness or sleepiness.

  2. Taking a short sleep; slumbering.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of NAPPING

The word "napping" is derived from the verb "nap", which originated from Middle English "nippen" or "nappen" in the 14th century. It is believed to come from Old English "hnappian", meaning "to sleep lightly" or "to doze". The term "nap" itself has been used since the 16th century to refer to a short sleep or a light slumber, and "napping" is simply the present participle form of this verb.

Idioms with the word NAPPING

  • catch sb napping The idiom "catch sb napping" means to catch someone off guard or unprepared for a situation, usually resulting in an advantage or surprise to the person who is alert or vigilant.
  • catch napping The idiom "catch napping" refers to unexpectedly surprising or outwitting someone who is unprepared or inattentive. It suggests catching someone off guard or unaware of a situation, leading to their disadvantage or embarrassment.
  • catch you napping The idiom "catch you napping" means to take someone by surprise or to achieve an advantage over someone due to their inattentiveness, oversight, or lack of preparedness. It implies that the person being caught off guard or being unaware was not expecting the event or situation that ensued.
  • catch sm napping The idiom "catch someone napping" means to unexpectedly take advantage of someone's inattentiveness or unawareness in order to achieve something or gain an advantage. It refers to an act of surprising or outsmarting someone who is unprepared or not paying attention.
  • catch somebody napping The idiom "catch somebody napping" means to take someone by surprise when they are unprepared or off guard. It refers to seizing an opportunity or advantage when someone is unaware or not paying attention.
  • catch (one) napping The idiom "catch (one) napping" means to surprise or take advantage of someone who is not paying attention, not prepared, or unaware of a particular situation or opportunity.
  • catch someone napping The idiom "catch someone napping" means to surprise someone or take advantage of their inattentiveness or unpreparedness in a situation.
  • be caught napping The idiom "be caught napping" means to be caught completely unprepared or unaware of something, often resulting in a disadvantage or being taken by surprise.

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Plural form of NAPPING is NAPPINGS

Conjugate verb Napping

CONDITIONAL

I would napping
you would napping
he/she/it would napping
we would napping
they would napping
I would nap
we would nap
you would nap
he/she/it would nap
they would nap

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be napping
you would be napping
he/she/it would be napping
we would be napping
they would be napping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have napping
you would have napping
he/she/it would have napping
we would have napping
they would have napping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been napping
you would have been napping
he/she/it would have been napping
we would have been napping
they would have been napping

FUTURE

I will napp
you will napp
he/she/it will napp
we will napp
they will napp
I will nap
we will nap
you will nap
he/she/it will nap
they will nap

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be napping
you will be napping
he/she/it will be napping
we will be napping
they will be napping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have napped
you will have napped
he/she/it will have napped
we will have napped
they will have napped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been napping
you will have been napping
he/she/it will have been napping
we will have been napping
they will have been napping

IMPERATIVE

you napp
we let´s napp

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to napp

PAST

I napped
you napped
he/she/it napped
we napped
they napped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was napping
you were napping
he/she/it was napping
we were napping
they were napping

PAST PARTICIPLE

napped

PAST PERFECT

I had napped
you had napped
he/she/it had napped
we had napped
they had napped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been napping
you had been napping
he/she/it had been napping
we had been napping
they had been napping

PRESENT

I napp
you napp
he/she/it napps
we napp
they napp
I nap
we nap
you nap
he/she/it naps
they nap

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am napping
you are napping
he/she/it is napping
we are napping
they are napping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

napping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have napped
you have napped
he/she/it has napped
we have napped
they have napped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been napping
you have been napping
he/she/it has been napping
we have been napping
they have been napping
I would have napped
we would have napped
you would have napped
he/she/it would have napped
they would have napped

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