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shuteye

[ shuht-ahy ]

noun

Informal.


shuteye

/ ˈʃʌˌɪ /

noun

  1. an informal term for sleep
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of shuteye1

First recorded in 1895–1900; shut + eye
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With a third of American adults already not getting the recommended seven hours of nightly shuteye, catching up can be difficult.

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Due to the rise in both technology and sleep issues, "white noise" sound machines, apps and streaming playlists have become a necessity for many to get some good shuteye.

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She says we need to have airflow to feel cool when sleeping - as that's when we get the best shuteye.

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Sharks benefit from some shuteye, and biologists in Australia and New Zealand think they’ve begun to understand why.

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Regular naps are crucial for U.S. soldiers, according to a major new Army report that argues some afternoon shuteye — along with regular doses of caffeine — will sustain peak cognitive awareness.

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