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catch some z's

catch some z's

Take a nap, go to sleep, as in I stayed up all night studying so I'd better catch some z's. This term alludes to the buzzing sound of snoring. [Slang; second half of 1900s]
See also: catch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ware[wɛə]
CaetlinKAYT-linEnglish (Rare)
BrÉAnainn-Ancient Irish
Hiba-Arabic
ShelSHELEnglish
Apple['æpl]
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