catch some z's en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From the typical use of Zs in speech bubbles to represent the sounds a person makes when sleeping (especially snoring).
Meanings
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(idiomatic) To sleep.
His boss found him catching some z's at his desk yesterday.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| catch some Zs | alternative | lexicographic | |
| grab some z's | alternative | lexicographic | |
| catching some z's | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| caught some z's | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| caught some z's | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| catch some Z's | alternative | lexicographic | |
| grab some Zs | alternative | lexicographic | |
| grab some Z's | alternative | lexicographic | |
| catch some zs | alternative | lexicographic | |
| catches some z's | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| catch Z's | alternative | lexicographic | |
| catch z's | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
sleep a wink · sleep · crash · saw logs · slumber · repose · doze · snooze · rest · catch some z's