Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zeds
Noun
/zɛdz/
Definition
The plural form of the letter ‘Z’, commonly used to refer to sleeping or the act of sleeping in casual expressions.
Examples
- After a long week, I need to catch some zeds this weekend.
- The baby is finally getting some zeds after hours of fussing.
Meaning
In informal British English, ‘zeds’ signifies the act of sleeping or can also refer to nap or rest. It is often associated with the sound a person makes when snoring.
Synonyms
- Sleep
- Rest
- Slumber
- Nap
