zzzs

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word zzzs. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word zzzs, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say zzzs in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word zzzs you have here. The definition of the word zzzs will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofzzzs, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

zzzs pl (plural only)

  1. (slang) Sleep.
    • 2002, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies:
      The harder you try to sleep, the greater the chances you'll end up gnashing your teeth all night rather than stacking some Zzzs.
    • 2006, Joanne V Lichten, How to Stay Healthy and Fit on the Road:
      When you want to catch some zzzs, carry foldable eye shades, foam or silicone ear plugs, an inflatable neck pillow […]
    • 2009 January 20, “Here's a brainy idea - how about a little music?”, in Toronto Star:
      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).

Verb

zzzs

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of zzz
Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia