Zzz
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [zːːː] · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Zzz is an interjection meaning A snoring sound, implying that somebody is asleep.
Meaning
A snoring sound, implying that somebody is asleep.
More Meanings
- (onomatopoeia) To sleep or snore.
Example Sentences
He lay back on his pillow, made a faint zzzing sound that ceased, and presently and quite quietly he died — greatly comforted by my assurance.
He zzzed for a long time, bobbing back and forth, and then he let us go, pointing to two empty seats across the aisle and motioning for us to sit down.
Word Forms
- zzzs
- zzzing
- zzzed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include snore, zoink, snort, somniloquize, somniloquise, oscitate.
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