zoomies
Sudden dog dash
Zoomies describes the sudden burst of frantic energy that compels a pet—usually a dog—to sprint in wild circles or figure eights, often for no apparent reason.
The term comes from animal behavior (formally called frenetic random activity periods) but has become the standard informal word among pet owners: The puppy got the zoomies right after her bath.
Wildly agitated, fast
- scamperQuick, light-footed dash
- dartHandheld pointed projectile
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
gallop · pounce · frolic · romp · skitter · bound · leap · scuttle
Lively and playful
- playfulInclined toward fun
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
- spiritedFull of vim
- gleefulFull of high-spirited joy
joyful · excited · happy · silly · goofy · carefree · uninhibited · blissful
Break apart suddenly
- hyperactiveExcessively energetic, easily distracted
- spurtSudden forceful discharge
- surgeSudden powerful increase
- outburstSudden emotional release
explosive · restless · wound-up · pent-up · release · sudden · uncontrollable · manic
Scheduled period for bathing
- walkTravel on foot
- mealtimeDesignated eating period
- bedtimeDesignated hour for retiring
- eveningLate day period
morning · visitor · excitement · anticipation · relief · stimulation
frenetic
Wildly agitated, fast
sprint · gallop · pounce · frolic · romp · skitter · bound · leap · scuttle · cavort
frisky
Lively and playful
gleeful · joyful · excited · happy · silly · goofy · carefree · uninhibited · blissful · delighted
burst
Break apart suddenly
- hyperactiveExcessively energetic, easily distracted
- spurtSudden forceful discharge
- surgeSudden powerful increase
outburst · explosive · restless · wound-up · pent-up · release · sudden · uncontrollable · manic · wild
bath time
Scheduled period for bathing
evening · morning · visitor · excitement · anticipation · relief · stimulation
- dog parkdog park, off-leash area, fenced area, dog run, play area
- pet behaviortail wagging, purring, kneading, growling, hissing
- pet carepet daycare, dog daycare, doggy daycare, pet boarding, cat boarding
- pet exercisefetch, dog walking, dog park, tug of war, ball throwing
- pet problemsaggression, barking, biting, chewing, digging
- animal playplay bow, roughhousing, rough-and-tumble, chasing, pouncing
zoomiesstillness
Complete lack of motion
lethargy · calm · sluggishness · torpor · relaxation
zoomiessleepies
Informal term for tiredness
snoozing · conked out · dead to the world · mellow · chilled out
- zooming inEnlarging a portion
- zooming outWidening visual scope