zzzs

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Meaning · English

Sleep.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The harder you try to sleep, the greater the chances you'll end up gnashing your teeth all night rather than stacking some Zzzs.

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 “zzzs” mean?

Sleep.

Is “zzzs” formal or informal?

zzzs is generally slang.