sleepies

That tired feeling

Sleepies is informal for the feeling of drowsiness or readiness for sleep, often used affectionately or playfully: I've got the sleepies, The sleepies are hitting hard.

It can also refer to the crusty residue that forms in the corners of eyes during sleep: She rubbed the sleepies from her eyes.

crust

rheum

Watery ocular or nasal discharge

goop · mattering · mucus · secretion · exudate · film · buildup · residue · crumblies

drowsy

yawning

Opening mouth when tired

nodding · dozing · heavy-lidded · bleary · drowsiness · sleepyhead · foggy · dazed · zonked · half-asleep

bedtime

naptime

Daytime slumber break

pajamas · teddy · nightlight · storytime · snuggling · yawns · cozy

eyes

rubbing

Applying pressure while moving

heavy-eyed · squinting · droopy · unfocused · watery · itchy · burning · puffy · bloodshot

Opposites
alertness state

sleepiesalertness

Active mental awareness

wakefulness · wide awake · energy · perkiness · vigor

Phrases
Family

sleeping, sleepiness, unsleeping

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G