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noun snooz·er \ˈsnü-zər\

Definition of snoozer

  1. 1 :  one that snoozes

  2. 2 :  snooze 2

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Examples of snoozer in a Sentence

  1. the supposed farce turned out to be a numbingly slow snoozer

First Known Use of snoozer

1837

snoozer Synonyms

Synonyms
bore, drip, droner, dullsville, nudnik (also nudnick), snooze, drag, yawn, yawner
Related Words
bummer, downer; bromide, pill
Near Antonyms
blast, gas [slang], kick, rush, upper

SNOOZER Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of snoozer for English Language Learners

  • : something that is dull and boring

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