zzzs

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ziːz/
• Rhymes: -iːz

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