snooze off

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To drift off; to fall asleep

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

But lately, he'd been tossing about all day, too exhausted to get proper sleep, and only snoozed off toward the last hour.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To sleep off

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “snooze off” mean?

To drift off; to fall asleep

Is “snooze off” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.