Sleepyhead

/ˈsliːpihed/
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!
Visual representation of "sleepyhead" - A person who is often tired and likes to sleep, or has difficulty waking 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.
Visual representation of "sleepyhead" - A term of endearment for a loved one who is still asleep when you want them to wake up

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!
Visual representation of "sleepyhead" - A person who is often tired and likes to sleep, or has difficulty waking 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.
Visual representation of "sleepyhead" - A term of endearment for a loved one who is still asleep when you want them to wake up

Often appears as...

  • rise and shine
  • sleepyhead!

Usage tips

Approving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "sleepyhead"
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Colloquial Tone

Use 'sleepyhead' in casual, informal conversations with close friends or family.

Illustration for Colloquial Tone
We've got a plane to catch, sleepyhead! Get moving!
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Not for Work

Avoid 'sleepyhead' in professional settings because it's too casual and may seem disrespectful.

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Humor and Affection

'Sleepyhead' often carries a playful, teasing tone between people who know each other well.

Illustration for Humor and Affection
Wake up, sleepyhead! Or you'll miss the pancakes!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Tone

Use 'sleepyhead' in casual, informal conversations with close friends or family.

Illustration for Colloquial Tone
We've got a plane to catch, sleepyhead! Get moving!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not for Work

Avoid 'sleepyhead' in professional settings because it's too casual and may seem disrespectful.

Illustration for Not for Work
N/A
LampPro Tip 3/3

Humor and Affection

'Sleepyhead' often carries a playful, teasing tone between people who know each other well.

Illustration for Humor and Affection
Wake up, sleepyhead! Or you'll miss the pancakes!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Tone

Use 'sleepyhead' in casual, informal conversations with close friends or family.

Illustration for Colloquial Tone
We've got a plane to catch, sleepyhead! Get moving!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not for Work

Avoid 'sleepyhead' in professional settings because it's too casual and may seem disrespectful.

Illustration for Not for Work
N/A
LampPro Tip 3/3

Humor and Affection

'Sleepyhead' often carries a playful, teasing tone between people who know each other well.

Illustration for Humor and Affection
Wake up, sleepyhead! Or you'll miss the pancakes!
Visual representation of the word "Sleepyhead"

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Video examples

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

Video examples

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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