Nappuccino
noun, slang
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A power nap combined with consuming caffeine as a stimulant. slang
"In When, Daniel Pink suggests you have a 'nappuccino': a cup of coffee just before your 20-minute nap (between 1 pm and 3 pm). This is because it takes about 20 minutes for the caffeine to digest and have its effect, so you get a double whammy!"
Example
More examples"In When, Daniel Pink suggests you have a 'nappuccino': a cup of coffee just before your 20-minute nap (between 1 pm and 3 pm). This is because it takes about 20 minutes for the caffeine to digest and have its effect, so you get a double whammy!"
Etymology
Blend of nap + cappuccino.
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