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snooze

/snʉːz/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of dozing or nodding off, especially unintentionally and for a short time.

  • Noun

    A period of resting or idling, typically when one could be productive.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with snooze
zoo , cruise , news
Variants
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snooze , snoozed , snoozes , snoozing , snooze alarm , snooze button
Etymology
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Originally meaning 'doze' or 'nod' in Middle English, from Old Norse snúsa 'to nod'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'snooze alarm' is used to describe an alarm clock that allows you to snooze for a few more minutes.

  2. In the early 20th century, the term 'snooze' was used to describe a type of ice cream cone with a waffle-like base.


Related Concepts
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  1. Nap: A short sleep, usually taken during the day.

  2. Doze: To rest or sleep lightly and intermittently.


Culture
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In popular culture, the term 'snooze' is often used to describe a boring or uninteresting experience, such as a tedious lecture or a dull movie.

How to Memorize "snooze"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of nodding your head or dozing off to sleep.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'snooze' with the feeling of relaxation and rest.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Snooze means doze and rest'.


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