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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