sandman

noun

sand·man | \ˈsan(d)-ˌman

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Definition of sandman

: a genie in folklore who makes children sleepy by sprinkling sand in their eyes —often used to personify sleep trying to fight off the sandman

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Marley and Me Avengers infinity war Two of the most depressing movies in this world — aka sandman (@MylesGAS) April 27, 2018 Disbelief and grief cloaked us like sweat. — Jeneé Osterheldt, kansascity, "New 'Avengers' is so sad you'll cry infinite tears. In the dark. In fetal position | The Kansas City Star," 27 Apr. 2018 Sandman was third with 21 sailfish and won the Quest for the Crest as the top team over the four-tournament series. — Steve Waters, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Sayler and Forssell win Spring Fling bass tournament," 2 May 2017

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