log z's
Definition
- Verb:
- To be asleep: The phrase "log z's" is an informal, idiomatic expression meaning to sleep. The "z's" represent the sound of snoring or sleeping, often depicted in cartoons or comics as "Zzz." The verb "log" in this context suggests accumulating or recording hours of sleep, similar to logging data or time.
Usage
- This phrase is used informally to talk about sleeping, often with a humorous or casual tone.
- It is typically used in the base form "log z's" or in conjugated forms like "logging z's," "logged z's."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is almost always used in the context of needing, getting, or catching up on sleep.
- It is rarely used in formal writing and is more common in spoken English or informal texts.
Variants and Related Words
- Catch some z's: This is a more common variant with the same meaning.
- I'm going to catch some z's before the party tonight.
- Zzz: An onomatopoeic representation of snoring, used to indicate someone is asleep in writing or visual media.
Synonyms
- Sleep: The standard, neutral term.
- Snooze: Informal, often implying a light or short sleep.
- Slumber: Literary or formal term for sleep.
- Nap: A short sleep.
Related Idioms
- Sleep like a log: To sleep very deeply and soundly.
- After the hike, I slept like a log.
- Out like a light: To fall asleep very quickly.
- He was so tired he was out like a light as soon as his head hit the pillow.
Verb
- be asleep