Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forty-winks
Noun
/ˈfɔːrti wɪŋks/
Definition
A short nap or brief period of sleep.
Examples
- After lunch, I usually take a quick forty-winks to recharge for the afternoon.
- She closed her eyes for just a few minutes and enjoyed a lovely forty-winks on the sofa.
Meaning
The term ‘forty-winks’ refers to a quick and light sleep, often taken during the day.
Synonyms
- nap
- doze
- catnap
- rest
- power nap
