Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-night-night
phrase
/ɡoʊ naɪt naɪt/
Definition
A playful expression used chiefly for putting a child to bed or indicating that it’s time for someone to sleep.
Examples
- It’s getting late; time to go-night-night!
- After reading the story, the mother said, ‘Now it’s time to go-night-night.’
- The little boy yawned and said, ‘I want to go-night-night now.’
Meaning
To ‘go-night-night’ means to go to sleep, often said in a soothing or comforting tone to help children feel safe and relaxed as they prepare to sleep.
Synonyms
- sleep
- slumber
- nap
- rest
