Sleepyhead
noun
A person who is often tired and likes to sleep, or has difficulty waking up.
Come on, sleepyhead, it's time to wake up!
Often appears as...
- wake up
- sleepyhead!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A term of endearment for a loved one who is still asleep when you want them to wake up.
Good morning, sleepyhead. Time to rise and shine.
Often appears as...
- rise and shine
- sleepyhead!
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
noun
A person who is often tired and likes to sleep, or has difficulty waking up.
Come on, sleepyhead, it's time to wake up!
Often appears as...
- wake up
- sleepyhead!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A term of endearment for a loved one who is still asleep when you want them to wake up.
Good morning, sleepyhead. Time to rise and shine.
Often appears as...
- rise and shine
- sleepyhead!
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Tone
Use 'sleepyhead' in casual, informal conversations with close friends or family.
We've got a plane to catch, sleepyhead! Get moving!
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Work
Avoid 'sleepyhead' in professional settings because it's too casual and may seem disrespectful.
N/A
Pro Tip 3/3Humor and Affection
'Sleepyhead' often carries a playful, teasing tone between people who know each other well.
Wake up, sleepyhead! Or you'll miss the pancakes!
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Dave Matthews: "Dive In"...
qualified to take care of it all they take care of it so wake up sleepyhead i think the sun's a little brighter today smiling watch the icicles
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Dave Matthews: "Dive In"...
qualified to take care of it all they take care of it so wake up sleepyhead i think the sun's a little brighter today smiling watch the icicles
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