Snooze

snuːz

Meaning & Definition

noun
a short sleep or nap.
I took a quick snooze during my lunch break.
a function on an alarm clock or device that allows the user to temporarily silence the alarm.
The snooze feature on my alarm gives me a few extra minutes each morning.
verb
to sleep lightly or nap.
I decided to snooze for a few minutes before starting my day.
to delay or postpone an alarm or notification, typically on a device.
I hit the snooze button to get an extra five minutes of sleep.

Etymology

Origin unknown; possibly derived from the Scots 'snooze', meaning to doze.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hit the snooze button
To press the button on an alarm clock to delay the alarm for a few more minutes.
snooze fest
A dull or boring event.

Related Words

nap
A short sleep, especially during the day.
doze
To sleep lightly.

Slang Meanings

A brief period of sleeping, often in a non-traditional setting.
He took a snooze in the middle of the meeting.
To procrastinate or delay action.
Stop snoozing on your responsibilities.