shut-eye

shut–eye

noun \ˈshət-ˌī\

Definition of SHUT-EYE

: sleep <get some shut–eye>

First Known Use of SHUT-EYE

1899

Related to SHUT-EYE

Synonyms: bed, catnapping, dozing, napping, repose, rest, resting, shut-eye, slumber, slumbering, snoozing, z's (or zs)

Antonyms: consciousness, wake, wakefulness

Related Words: catnap, doze, drowse, forty winks, nap, siesta, snooze, wink; oversleeping; dreaming, rapid eye movement

Near Antonyms: insomnia, sleeplessness

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