shut-eye
noun
Simple meaning
Informal term for sleep.
Pronunciation
US device voice
Definition
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noun
Informal term for sleep
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Formality
- Technical
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