allnighter
Dusk-to-dawn session
An allnighter is a session of work, study, or activity that continues through the entire night: I pulled an allnighter to finish the paper.
The term is especially common among students cramming for exams.
Also spelled all-nighter.
Intensive last-minute study
- examsFormal academic tests
- textbooksEducational reference volumes
- flashcardsPaper memorization tools
- notesBrief written records
library · revision · memorization · essays · assignments · finals · midterms · research
Time limit for completion
- crunchCrushing, grinding noise
- projectPlanned, effortful task
- overtimeWork beyond scheduled hours
- rush-jobWork hurried to deadline
office · coding · sprint · launch · submission · shift · hustle · workload
cramming
Intensive last-minute study
- examsFormal academic tests
- textbooksEducational reference volumes
- flashcardsPaper memorization tools
notes · library · revision · memorization · essays · assignments · finals · midterms · research · deadline
deadline
Time limit for completion
rush-job · office · coding · sprint · launch · submission · shift · hustle · workload · last-minute
sleep-deprived
Lacking adequate rest
drained · burnout · worn-out · crashed · bleary-eyed · groggy · overtired · bloodshot · yawning · sluggish
binge
Bout of excess
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- raidSudden armed incursion
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
stream · grind · leaderboard · server · headset · online · co-op · respawn · dungeon · quest
allnighterpower nap
Brief restorative sleep
early night · catnap · quick nap · sleeping in · early bedtime
allnighterprocrastination
Habitual task avoidance
time management · slacking off · taking it easy · advance planning · coasting