"disco nap" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: disco naps [plural]
Etymology: From disco + nap, United States. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|disco|nap}} disco + nap Head templates: {{en-noun}} disco nap (plural disco naps)
  1. A nap taken to elevate (refresh) one's energy, often before an activity or outing. Wikipedia link: Taylor & Francis Categories (topical): Sleep Related terms: siesta

Inflected forms

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