dirt nap
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Meaning · English
A state of permanent rest; the state of death.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You go in there without enough men, you’re liable to end up takin’ a dirt nap.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dirt nap” mean?
A state of permanent rest; the state of death.
Is “dirt nap” formal or informal?
dirt nap is generally slang.