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Definition
Extremely sleepy, loving to sleep, or reluctant to wake up.
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How it's used
Describes someone who is habitually sleepy or finds it extremely difficult to get out of bed. It carries a slightly playful or teasing tone when used towards friends or family members. It is not used for someone who is currently tired from a long day, but rather for someone whose personality or habit is to love sleeping.
Examples
He is such a sleepyhead, he always sleeps until the afternoon before getting up.
You are so lazy in the morning, how will you manage to get to work on time tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
sleepyhead
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is currently suffering from insomnia or a medical condition, as it specifically refers to a personality trait of loving sleep or being lazy about waking up.
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