nappuccino

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Meaning · English

A power nap combined with consuming caffeine as a stimulant.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In When, Daniel Pink suggests you have a 'nappuccino': a cup of coffee just before your 20-minute nap (between 1 pm and 3 pm). This is because it takes about 20 minutes for the caffeine to digest and have its effect, so you get a double whammy!

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 “nappuccino” mean?

A power nap combined with consuming caffeine as a stimulant.

Is “nappuccino” formal or informal?

nappuccino is generally slang.