Siesta Definition

siesta
noun
  1. a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)

"Siesta" in song lyrics

See how siesta is used in real songs:

  • "And on the track like siesta"
  • "Eating salsa and chips, take a ??siesta??"
    Living Legends — Addicted
  • "cartoon mexican siesta"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "siesta"

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