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FORTY WINKS

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Forty Winks.

Forty Winks - as a noun

Sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catnap10light sleepnap5short sleepsnooze15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sleeping11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I just need to take forty winks before we continue our journey."
"After a long day of work, I like to take forty winks on the couch."
"She was feeling exhausted and decided to take forty winks in her office."
"I set my alarm to wake me up after forty winks."
"He took forty winks in the park while waiting for his friends."
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