napping

1. see catch napping.

Example Sentences

Firefighters rescued a goat from a baaaad predicament after she took a tumble from the top of her favorite napping rock and found herself trapped in between two minivan-sized boulders.

From Los Angeles Times

He did not see Ethan because Shannon Ives said her son was napping.

From BBC

During one visit, on 5 August, a social worker remained on the doorstep for about 45 minutes because of Covid restrictions, and did not see Ethan because his mother said he was napping.

From BBC

Gabriella Comi and her guide David spotted a cobra moving towards two napping lions in the Serengeti National Park in the scorching midday sun.

From BBC

Well, unless they’re napping, but given their loyalty, they’d probably wake up for you, especially if you come with treats in hand.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• casual 
• forgetful 
• hasty 
• inaccurate 
• indifferent 
• indiscreet 
• irresponsible 
• lackadaisical 
• lax 
• negligent 
• nonchalant 
• reckless 
• sloppy 
• thoughtless 
• wasteful