zizz

• Существительное, обозначающее короткий сон или дремоту, а также жужжащий или свистящий звук.

A noun referring to a short sleep or nap, or a buzzing or whizzing sound.

1. A buzzing or whizzing soundC1informalbritish

   A short, sharp sound like that made by a bee or a fast-moving object.

   Жужжание

   • The bee flew past with a loud zizz.
   • I heard the zizz of a bullet near my ear.
   • The zizz of the machinery was constant in the factory.

   Синонимыbuzzdronehumwhirwhizzing

2. A short napB2informalbritish

   A brief period of sleep, especially during the day.

   Короткий сон

   • I'm going to have a quick zizz before dinner.
   • He felt refreshed after a short zizz.
   • She took a zizz on the sofa after lunch.

   Синонимыcatnapdozeforty winkskipnapsiestasnooze