taking multiple short naps (usually ranging from 10-30 minutes) to avoid immediate work, which often results in an unintentionally long period of rest because the time wasted by the previous nap places so much stress on the napper that he or she perceives the need to nap again
"How is your work coming along?"
"I started working last night and wanted to get two papers done before going to bed. Then I got overwhelmed so I stress napped from 9 pm until 7 am."
"I should be studying but I'm stress napping"
"I started working last night and wanted to get two papers done before going to bed. Then I got overwhelmed so I stress napped from 9 pm until 7 am."
"I should be studying but I'm stress napping"
by fretl December 01, 2019
boss nap (noun) - a period of sleep or any of various unproductive sleep-like states while occupying an area intended for work, often performed with impunity.
by DubValle June 06, 2011
When someone wakes up in the morning, but the body isn't fully rested. So, to compensate, the person takes a nap before actually starting their day.
Him: Hey babe you messaged me at 6am, but when I replied no response?
Her: Sorry babe, took my morning nap, but now I feel much better.
Him: Oh damn you're right, let me get my morning nap in as well! Talk to you soon.
Her: Sorry babe, took my morning nap, but now I feel much better.
Him: Oh damn you're right, let me get my morning nap in as well! Talk to you soon.
by Jrodjr November 08, 2020
1: A nap taken after blackout drinking; when you wake up it's night time
2: A nap taken after day drinking with friends; when you wake up it's night time
2: A nap taken after day drinking with friends; when you wake up it's night time
1: After I got roofied I took The Dark Nap
2: Down in Savannah we got drunk by 3pm and then took The Dark Nap
2: Down in Savannah we got drunk by 3pm and then took The Dark Nap
by Quinn Tessential August 25, 2017
Taking a nap while everyone else is working, in the interest of health and safety. Especially relevant to tugboat captains.
Jay:"Where is Doug?"
Tim:" Oh, he is taking a safety nap!"
Jay:" does he know we are loading a barge?"
Tim: "he knows!"
Tim:" Oh, he is taking a safety nap!"
Jay:" does he know we are loading a barge?"
Tim: "he knows!"
by Arms1 July 11, 2013
by nattysplatty November 09, 2009
The 46th president of the United States's signature move. A quick ten second nap that restores all energy and focus.
Donald Trump: "We just lost the fucking round. I swear to God Joe if you're taking one of your fucking Biden naps again."
Joe Biden: "As a matter of fact I was taking a Biden nap. I'm about to carry your ass this next round."
Joe Biden: "As a matter of fact I was taking a Biden nap. I'm about to carry your ass this next round."
by Onandonandomnom February 22, 2023