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The correct spelling is napping.

How to pronounce napping

verb

Say it like: Nap-pin-g

The correct spelling is napping. To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day. For example: "The regulators were caught napping by the financial collapse."

Usage Examples

The regulators were caught napping by the financial collapse.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.
  2. 2.To be off one's guard.
  3. 3.To form or raise a soft or fuzzy surface on (fabric or leather).
  4. 4.To grab; to nab.
  5. 5.To cover (something) with a sauce (usually in passive).

noun

  1. 1.The act of taking a nap or short sleep.
  2. 2.The act or process of raising a nap, as on cloth.

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