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sleepyhead

American  
[slee-pee-hed] / ˈsli piˌhɛd /

noun

  1. a sleepy person.

sleepyhead British  
/ ˈsliːpɪˌhɛd /

noun

  1. informal a sleepy or lazy person

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Other Word Forms

  • sleepyheaded adjective

Etymology

Origin of sleepyhead

First recorded in 1570–80; sleepy + head

Example Sentences

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And it’s me you hear when it goes off … come on now, sleepyhead.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024

Mr. Davis, no sleepyhead, was out fishing with Native Oscar Otis at 5 the following morning.

From Time Magazine Archive

I was about to begin going over the steps of indirect proof when I heard Danny say, “You’re always sleeping! What a sleepyhead you are!” and I opened my eyes.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

You mustn't think I'm always such a sleepyhead.

From He Fell in Love with His Wife by Roe, Edward Payson

"The reason I'm putting you on the first watch is because you're such a sleepyhead."

From Ted Strong's Motor Car by Taylor, Edward C.

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