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coffee nap
noun
a short nap, usually 15–30 minutes, taken immediately after drinking a cup of coffee, the claimed benefit being that the energizing effect of caffeine may be bolstered by a sleeping body’s drop in adenosine levels.
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- First recorded in 2010–15.
- Added to Dictionary.com on September 5, 2023.
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EXAMPLES OF COFFEE NAP
- As the aroma of freshly brewed coffee engulfed the room, she eagerly anticipated a rejuvenating coffee nap to combat her afternoon slump.
- Feeling drowsy, he gulped down a strong espresso shot, hoping it would kick in before his scheduled coffee nap.
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- First recorded in 1925–30.
- Comes from Greek aílouro(s), which means “cat” and –phile, meaning “enthusiast for.”
- The suffix –phile comes from Greek -philos, meaning “dear, beloved.”
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EXAMPLES OF AILUROPHILE
- The cafe down the street attracts ailurophiles from all over the city with its cozy atmosphere and resident cats that roam freely among the patrons.
- As an ailurophile, he has a house filled with feline companions, each with their own unique personalities and quirks.
oblique
adjective
indirectly stated or expressed; not straightforward.
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- First recorded around 1400–50.
- Comes from the Latin term oblīquus, which means “slanting.”
- Other words that begin with the prefix ob-, meaning “toward or against,” include obsolete, obscure, and obligate.
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EXAMPLES OF OBLIQUE
- She tactfully made oblique references to his recent mistake during the staff meeting.
- The author used oblique language to weave a complex web of hidden meanings in her novel.
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