Definition of wideawake
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a soft felt hat with a low crown and a wide brim
2 : sooty tern
wide-awake
adjectiveDefinition of wide-awake (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : fully awake
2 : alertly watchful especially for advantages or opportunities
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The first known use of wideawake was in 1658
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