zzz
Sound of slumber
Zzz represents the sound of snoring, used in comic strips and casual writing to indicate sleep: I'm exhausted—time for some zzz's.
The letter z supposedly mimics the buzzing sound of a snore.
Often tripled or extended for emphasis.
To catch some z's is to get sleep.
Light brief sleep
- dozeBrief light rest
- napBrief daytime rest
- slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
- drowsyNearly falling asleep
tired · sleepy · bedtime · pillow · blanket · mattress · pajamas · duvet
Loud breathing while asleep
- nasalOf the nose
- apneaTemporary cessation of respiration
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
wheeze · raspy · rattle · rumble · sawing · loud · rhythmic · CPAP
Air-filled film sphere
- cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
- speechOral communication ability
- panelDistinct flat section
- stripNarrow elongated piece
onomatopoeia · balloon · illustration · caption · drawn · symbol · graphic · lettering
Failing to engage interest
- dullLacking edge or interest
- tediousBoring through length
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- droningSustained monotonous sound
lecture · yawn · drowsy · tuning out · zoning out · uninteresting · sleepy · nodding off
snooze
Light brief sleep
drowsy · tired · sleepy · bedtime · pillow · blanket · mattress · pajamas · duvet · comforter
snore
Loud breathing while asleep
- nasalOf the nose
- apneaTemporary cessation of respiration
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
breathing · wheeze · raspy · rattle · rumble · sawing · loud · rhythmic · CPAP · obstruction
bubble
Air-filled film sphere
strip · onomatopoeia · balloon · illustration · caption · drawn · symbol · graphic · lettering
boring
Failing to engage interest
- dullLacking edge or interest
- tediousBoring through length
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
droning · lecture · yawn · drowsy · tuning out · zoning out · uninteresting · sleepy · nodding off
zzzawake
Not in slumber
wakefulness · alert · wide awake · conscious · up and at 'em