shut-eye

shut–eye

noun

Definition of SHUT-EYE

a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself <I can usually get some extra shut-eye on the weekends>

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

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

Near Antonyms insomnia, sleeplessness

Antonyms consciousness, wake, wakefulness

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