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Snoozing: meaning, definitions and examples

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snoozing

 

[ ˈsnuːzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sleeping lightly

Snoozing refers to the act of sleeping lightly or dozing off. It often implies a state of sleep that is not deep, allowing for quick awakenings.

Synonyms

dozing, napping, resting

Examples of usage

  • I was snoozing on the couch while watching TV.
  • He often takes a snooze during his lunch break.
  • After a busy morning, she found herself snoozing in the sunny garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "snoozing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 soneca

🇮🇳 सोना

🇩🇪 nickernd

🇮🇩 tidur

🇺🇦 дрімання

🇵🇱 drzemka

🇯🇵 居眠り

🇫🇷 sommeil

🇪🇸 siesta

🇹🇷 şekerleme

🇰🇷 졸다

🇸🇦 غفوة

🇨🇿 dřímat

🇸🇰 spánok

🇨🇳 打盹

🇸🇮 dremež

🇮🇸 svefn

🇰🇿 ұйқы

🇬🇪 ძილის

🇦🇿 yuxulama

🇲🇽 siesta

Etymology

The term 'snooze' likely derives from the Middle English word 'snoosen,' which means to nap or sleep lightly. In the early 19th century, the word gained popularity in various dialects, particularly in Britain and North America. It has evolved to suggest a brief, often intentional, interruption in wakefulness, allowing one to re-energize. The transformation of 'snoozing' from a general term for light sleep to its current connotation of a short nap is reflective of changing societal attitudes towards rest and recuperation. The concept of 'snoozing' is often associated with the idea of taking a moment for oneself in the midst of a busy day, making it a positive practice in today’s fast-paced world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,670, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.