Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sleepyhead
Noun
/ˈsliː.pi.hɛd/
Definition
A person who finds it hard to get out of bed in the morning or who tends to sleep a lot.
Examples
- Don’t be such a sleepyhead! It’s time to wake up and start the day.
- She’s a real sleepyhead, always wanting to go back to bed on weekends.
Meaning
The term ‘sleepyhead’ is often used affectionately to describe someone who enjoys sleeping or is often seen dozing off.
Synonyms
- sleeper
- drowsy person
- slumberer
