First Known Use: 1785
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1snooze
intransitive verb \ˈsnüz\
: to sleep lightly especially for a short period of time
snoozedsnooz·ing
Full Definition of SNOOZE
: to take a nap : doze
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Origin of SNOOZE
origin unknown
2snooze
noun
: a short period of light sleep
: something that is dull or boring
Full Definition of SNOOZE
1
: nap
2
: something boring or uninspiring
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First Known Use of SNOOZE
1793
SNOOZE Defined for Kids
1snooze
verb \ˈsnüz\
snoozedsnooz·ing
Definition of SNOOZE for Kids
: to take a nap
2snooze
noun
Definition of SNOOZE for Kids
: a short sleep : nap
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