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Definition

To sleep.

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Origins

From the typical use of Zs in speech bubbles to represent the sounds a person makes when sleeping (especially snoring).

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In Context

  • "His boss found him catching some z's at his desk yesterday."
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Also Said As

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See Also

  • zzz
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