English · Slang Attested

hit the hay

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Meaning · English

Where it’s used: Used American English

"Time to hit the hay," Dave yawned. The bartender called "Good-night" as Dingwell went out of the swinging doors.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hit the hay” mean?

To go to bed.

Is “hit the hay” formal or informal?

hit the hay is generally slang.

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