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zzzs en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ziːz/ (US)

Etymology

From zzz, a cartoon depiction of snoring; compare zs.

Meanings

  1. (plural, plural-only, slang) Sleep.
    • The harder you try to sleep, the greater the chances you'll end up gnashing your teeth all night rather than stacking some Zzzs. 2002, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies:
    • Despite legendary high-achieving short sleepers, including Bill Clinton and Margaret Thatcher, going without zzzs is far more likely to make you fat, grumpy and ineffective than to get you a promotion or a Nobel Prize (or help you keep your current job). 2009 January 20, “Here's a brainy idea - how about a little music?”, in Toronto Star:
    • When you want to catch some zzzs, carry foldable eye shades, foam or silicone ear plugs, an inflatable neck pillow […] 2006, Joanne V Lichten, How to Stay Healthy and Fit on the Road:

zzzs en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ziːz/ (US)

Etymology

From zzz, a cartoon depiction of snoring; compare zs.

Meanings

  1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person) third-person singular simple present indicative of zzz
    form of zzz