cat napper

A form of catnapper — One who takes a short sleep or nap.

Meanings

nouncat napper (plural cat nappers)

plural cat nappers

  1. alternativeAlternative form of catnapper.

    Jim was convinced the cat napper would be nabbed with a mouthful of prime rib.

    1988, Monk - Issues 6-13, page 356
    2 more examples

    The fact that a cat napper very frequently sees game near-by immediately upon awakening is a very good indication that nearly everyone moves too much while on a stand.

    1977, Tom Hayes, How to hunt the whitetail deer

    The recent disappearance of Mrs. Pickles' cat, Fluffykins, sparked local rumors that a cat napper was at work in Mossy Creek.

    2009, Deborah Smith, Debra Dixon, Carolyn McSparren, Critters Of Mossy Creek, page 191
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