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A time of relaxation, not necessarily a sleep. Just a time where you can lie down and recuperate.
Nap by PotteroftheLynne July 29, 2012
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To (intentionally) sleep for a short period of time; doze

"A day without a nap is like a cupcake without frosting."
- Terri Guillemets
Oh, if only I'd known what a blessing nap time was back when I was younger!
Nap by thecatqueen May 5, 2014
guy1: We should attack them!
guy2: Sorry m8, but got a NAP with them..
NAP by psy4 July 30, 2008
A pro re nata session of sleep. Can last as little as 10 minutes (powernap), to 3-4 hours. Not recommended for the ambitious personality, and usually frowned upon by semper fidelis types. Naps are sometimes instituted in some kindgergarten classes. Excessively long daytime naps may contribute to insomnia.
Howard: "I think i'm gonna take a nap."

Nester: "What a waste of time."

Howard: *Sleeps in bed for 2 hours*

Howard: "That was great!"
nap by vincent napod September 16, 2009
My roommate just left for class, so I think I'm going to take a nap.
Nap by sfzDefiner April 14, 2004
often used wrongly by german computer-players for "newbie", meaning an inexperienced player of computer-games.

it is derived from:
newbie ->
noob (phonetically) ->
nub (phonetically again) ->
germans who think this should be pronounced "nap" (phonetically yet again)
Exercia is a nap.
Translates to: Exercia has no clue what she is talking about and should go back to school for some english-lesson.
nap by dumdidum October 7, 2004