Zzzs

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ziz/

Origin

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

Full definition of zzzs

Noun

1. (slang) Sleep.
• 2002, The Doctors Book of Home RemediesThe 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 RoadWhen you want to catch some zzzs, carry foldable eye shades, foam or silicone ear plugs, an inflatable neck pillow...
• 2009, Here's a brainy idea - how about a little music? (in the Toronto Star, 20 January 2009)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).