New words. 2013.
nap nook — n. An office or room where employees can nap during working hours. Example Citation: That old adage if you snooze, you lose no longer applies in the business world. Napping on the job is slowly becoming acceptable when done in the proper place at … New words
sleep inertia — n. The grogginess and disorientation that a person feels for a few minutes after a sleep or long nap. Example Citation: Most people should only nap for 30 minutes or so, Camille says. More than that and you re getting into deeper sleep. And the… … New words
sleep camel — n. A person who gets little sleep during the week, and then attempts to make up for it by sleeping in and napping on the weekend. Example Citation: Spotted any Sleep Camels lately in your office? Sleep Camels are ultra workaholics who go for days … New words
Sleeping — baby lag busy brain co sleeping glazing junk sleep microsleep nap nook prophylactic nap … New words
Slowing Down — black hole resort conspicuous austerity data fast deep bathing downshifter forest bathing inconspicuous consumption … New words
duvet day — (doo.VAY day) n. A company approved day off that employees can take if they feel too tired to work. Example Citation: Duvet days were introduced because we realise that everyone has those days when they just cannot face work, explains Katherine… … New words
glazing — pp. Sleeping with your eyes open. Example Citation: Didn t he notice that half the room was glazing by the second session? Jokeline, Rocky Mountain News, November 22, 1996 Earliest Citation: Glazing Corporate speak for sleeping with your eyes… … New words
microsleep — n. A brief period (usually only a few seconds) in which the brain enters a sleep state regardless of the activity the person is performing at the time. Example Citation: If we ignore sleep needs and get behind the wheel of a car, a catastrophe… … New words
situational insomnia — (sich.oo.AY.shun.ul in.SOM.nee.uh) n. A temporary form of insomnia that occurs as a result of short term factors present in a person s life. Example Citation: Doc, I ve been up for three days. I need something for sleep I feel like a dead man… … New words
sleep hygiene — (sleep HY.jeen) n. The principles or practices that enable a person to consistently get a good night s sleep. Example Citation: Just as small children need a bedtime routine, grownups can benefit from familiar night time rituals. A warm bath, a… … New words
