To intend to take a short nap, but end up sleeping for a much longer period. Refers to the story of Rip Van Winkle who fell asleep for a hundred years.
I meant to take a quick nap before my next class but I ended up ripping a van winkle and missing my midterm.
by TheBleedingPen March 2, 2009
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