What does napping mean?

not prepared or vigilant; "the blow caught him napping"; "caught in an off-guard moment"; "found him off his guard"

Napping Definition & Meaning

napping

adjective

not prepared or vigilant; "the blow caught him napping"; "caught in an off-guard moment"; "found him off his guard"

Synonyms for napping

"Napping" in song lyrics

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"My man napping"
A+ f/ Mr. Cheeks — Up Top New York
"So, excuse me, pops, I'm napping"
Insane Clown Posse f/ Kid Rock — Is That You?
"Ssh, don't wake her up, she's napping!"
Princess Superstar — What You Gonna Do

Words that rhyme with napping

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Usage tips for "napping"

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Frequently asked questions

What does napping mean?: not prepared or vigilant; "the blow caught him napping"; "caught in an off-guard moment"; "found him off his guard"
What part of speech is napping?: Napping is an adjective.