IPA: /ˈnæpər/
KK: /ˈnæpər/
A person who takes short sleeps during the day, often to rest or recharge.
After lunch, I like to take a quick nap to feel refreshed, just like a napper would.
Napper → The word originates from the Old English 'hnappian', meaning to doze or sleep lightly. The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs a specific action. Therefore, a 'napper' is a person who takes naps or dozes.
Think of someone who 'dozes' ('hnappian') — that's why a 'napper' is someone who takes short sleeps.