zeds
Alphabet enders, abroad
Zeds is the plural of zed, the British and Commonwealth name for the letter Z.
Americans say zee; most other English speakers say zed.
A string of z's representing sleep or snoring can be called zeds: I need to catch some zeds.
In zombie fiction, zeds is slang for zombies.
Terrifying sleep experiences
- visionsImagined or prophetic sights
- fantasiesImagined scenarios, often pleasurable
- daydreamsIdle waking thoughts
- subconsciousBelow conscious awareness
REM · imagery · reveries · sleeptalking · sleepwalking · dreamscape
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
- wearinessState of being drained
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- lethargyAbnormal drowsiness and apathy
burnout · spent · drained · flagging · yawning · heavy-eyed · sleepiness · grogginess
Language's letter system
- zeeAmerican name for final letter
- BritishOf the United Kingdom
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- spellingCorrect letter sequence
plural · phonics · ABC · orthography
snooze
Light brief sleep
shuteye · slumber · sack · bedtime · nighttime · drowse · kip · catnap · snore · pillow
nightmares
Terrifying sleep experiences
- visionsImagined or prophetic sights
- fantasiesImagined scenarios, often pleasurable
- daydreamsIdle waking thoughts
subconscious · REM · imagery · reveries · sleeptalking · sleepwalking · dreamscape
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
- wearinessState of being drained
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
lethargy · burnout · spent · drained · flagging · yawning · heavy-eyed · sleepiness · grogginess · torpor
alphabet
Language's letter system
- zeeAmerican name for final letter
- BritishOf the United Kingdom
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
spelling · plural · phonics · ABC · orthography