surnap

/ˈsɝrnæp/

Definitions

1. verb

To suddenly wake up from sleep, often in a confused state.

“After a long night, she surnapped to the sound of her alarm clock.”

2. verb

To wake up suddenly, often accompanied by a startle or a loud noise.

“The loud thunderstorm surnapped him from his deep sleep.”

Synonyms

  • wake
  • waken

Antonyms

  • nodoff
  • sleep