NAPPING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does napping mean? 

• NAPPING (adjective)
  The adjective NAPPING has 1 sense:

1. not prepared or vigilant

  Familiarity information: NAPPING used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• NAPPING (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Not prepared or vigilant

Synonyms:

napping; off-guard; off guard; off her guard; off his guard; off one's guard; off your guard

Context example:

found him off his guard

Similar:

unready (not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond)

 Context examples 

They then analyzed associations between each outcome and napping, adjusting for sex, grade, school location, parental education, and nightly time in bed.

(Children Who Nap Are Happier, Have Higher IQ, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

In addition, long napping and sleeping may suggest an overall inactive lifestyle, which is also related to increased risk of stroke.

(Regular extended sleep increases risk of stroke, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

That's partially because in places like the United States, napping stops altogether as children get older.

(Children Who Nap Are Happier, Have Higher IQ, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

Ask just about any parent whether napping has benefits and you'll likely hear a resounding "yes," particularly for the child's mood, energy levels, and school performance.

(Children Who Nap Are Happier, Have Higher IQ, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

A study revealed a connection between midday napping and greater happiness, fewer behavioral problems; and higher IQ in children.

(Children Who Nap Are Happier, Have Higher IQ, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

From each of 2,928 children, the researchers collected data about napping frequency and duration once the children hit Grades 4 through 6, as well as outcome data when they reached Grade 6, including psychological measures like grit and happiness and physical measures such as body mass index and glucose levels.

(Children Who Nap Are Happier, Have Higher IQ, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

A study of nearly 3,000 fourth, fifth, and sixth graders ages 10-12 revealed a connection between midday napping and greater happiness, self-control, and grit; fewer behavioral problems; and higher IQ, the latter particularly for the sixth graders.

(Children Who Nap Are Happier, Have Higher IQ, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)