3 definitions by slevine

resleep

Attempting to go back to sleep after being awakened before your alarm. (See desleep). Usually results in tossing, turning, and utter lack of any satisfying sleep.

"That neighbor's dog woke me up again. I tried to resleep but couldn't."

Similar to presleep (falling asleep in front of the TV long before bedtime, usually the best quality sleep). Also similar to desleep (being awakened unnecessarily).

by slevine November 3, 2007

presleep

Falling asleep in front of the TV long before bedtime, usually the best quality sleep.

"Where's Chuck?"

"Oh, he's presleeping in front of the news again."

Similar to resleep (trying to fall back to sleep after being wakened unnecessarily). Also similar to desleep (being awakened unnecessarily).

by slevine November 3, 2007

desleep

a. To be awakened unnecessarily, especially when it angers you.

b. To lie awake for hours with insomnia.

a. "I might desleep at sunrise tomorrow if that rooster crows."

b. "She lay all night in bed desleeping."

by slevine November 3, 2007