nana nap

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noun informal

a short sleep, esp taken by an elderly person

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Word Origin for nana nap

C21: from nan

Words nearby nana nap

nana, Nanai, Nanaimo, Nanaimo bar, Nanak, nana nap, Nana Sahib, Nanay, NANB hepatitis, nan bread, nance

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Example sentences from the Web for nana nap

You would drink it, then “take a little nap and after that you feel wonderful,” according to a press agent.
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Perhaps he had been feeding off the relative youth of Paul, who appeared in need of a long nap by this point.
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Some factories do not employ Muslims on the premises who can oversee the process, Nana said.
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Researchers have found that a long nap — of two hours or more — can significantly improve alertness for up to 24 hours.
13 Tips for the Best Nap Ever|DailyBurn|August 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Nap Smarter So how do you make the most of your precious nap-time minutes?
13 Tips for the Best Nap Ever|DailyBurn|August 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He ate as many as he wanted and then, as he always felt sleepy after he had eaten, he thought he would lie down and have a nap.
Squinty the Comical Pig|Richard Barnum
While the majority pulled in one way there was an active minority that wished the Nana to set up an independent kingdom.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
Returning to Bithoor the Nana was proclaimed Peishwa amid the booming of cannon and the plaudits of his retainers.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
Then came dinner and a nap under the trees until the late afternoon, when work began again.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade
She never dreamed that she herself was a pawn in the game that was intended to bring Nana Sahib to Delhi.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy

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