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Dali nap

Extremely brief nap as devised by Catalan Surrealist artist Salvador Dali. He would slide off to sleep in a chair with his arm over the side, holding a spoon over a plate on the floor. The instant he fell asleep, his hand would loosen up and the spoon would fall out and hit the plate with a clatter that woke him up again. He claimed that the brief rest thus afforded him worked wonders.
The boss is coming in the door in twenty seconds. I'd better take a Dali nap.
by Fearman December 23, 2007
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nano nap

A very short nap, lasting only a minute or so. Shorter than a cat nap, a nano nap is used to just focus your mind or recharge quickly. You can take a nano nap in nearly any position in any location.
Although nano naps are very refreshing, I don't recommend taking one in your car waiting on a red light.
by Carlos Fantastico June 26, 2010
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bat nap

a long nap one takes in the middle of the afternoon, almost like a vampire sleeping during the daytime
mortal: "why didn't you answer my call. i called you at, like 3 o'clock."

bat napper: "i was taking a bat nap."
by mattievh August 9, 2008
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disco nap

A power sleep to recouperate before going out for the night. Usually after a hard days work, but before heading out to the dancing.
Mags had a hard day down the IR and needed a wee Disco Nap to prep herself for the night ahead.
by Jamie Larkin October 26, 2007
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digestive nap

A nap one partakes in after a delightful, filling meal. This type of nap allows the body to prepare for digestion and the following defecation.
Paige, after eating a half-order of cheese fries, nine ounce filet mignon, house salad, and coconut prawns, decides that it is time to drop the Cosbys off at the pool. Before she can execute the drop-off, however, she enjoys a digestive nap to prepare her body.
by Alex Beard December 21, 2005
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Grad-nap

A sudden urge to sleep, and the immediate act of satisfying this urge - the kind only experienced by students in graduate law programs at university.
The urge occurs irrespective of caffeine intake - and is, quite dangerously, contagious.
Often brought on by the mere mention of estoppel, promissory notes, misfeasance in a public office or annotated legislation.
C: Wow, six hours of university in a row. Grad-nap?

A: For sure. I've already painted my nails and had a three-shot black coffee. It's no wonder I feel a Grad-nap coming on.
by Reggie Blade May 5, 2010
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