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forty winks meaning in Hindi

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forty winks idiom

Meaning: A short sleep or nap, especially during the day

Hindi: थोड़ी देर की झपकी

Synonyms: nap, doze, siesta, catnap

Asked in: SSC CPO 2023 T-2 · SSC CHSL 2023 T-1 · SSC GD 2022 T-1 · SSC CGL 2021 T-2

forty winks in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC CPO 2023 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

    Select the meaning of the given idiom.
    forty winks

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) a short sleep

    Solution:
    The idiom "forty winks" means:
    • A short sleep or nap, especially during the day or briefly when tired.
    It's often used informally to refer to a quick rest to regain energy.
    Answer: a short sleep

  2. SSC CGL 2021 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
    forty winks

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) a short nap

    ✅ Correct Answer: Option B (a short nap)
    Type: Idiom
    "forty winks" = a short sleep, especially during the day (झपकी).
    Why the others are wrong
    • a hot day / a worthless object / a brief statement – not the meaning.

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forty winks – questions

What is the meaning of forty winks in Hindi?

forty winks means “थोड़ी देर की झपकी” in Hindi. In English: A short sleep or nap, especially during the day

What are the synonyms of forty winks?

Synonyms of forty winks: nap, doze, siesta, catnap.

Has forty winks been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – forty winks has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2023 T-2, SSC CHSL 2023 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-2.

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