Schlafmütze — meaning in English
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English meaning
- nightcap noun An alcoholic drink taken shortly before going to bed.
- sleepyhead noun (informal) A person who is sleepy, or who tends to sleep in — often used affectionately.
- slouch verb To stand or sit with the shoulders and head drooping forward instead of upright.
Senses
Schlafmütze is used for these senses in English:
- dormouse (figuratively) A person who sleeps a great deal, or who falls asleep readily (by analogy with the sound hibernation of the dormouse).
- nightcap (headwear) A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread. [From 14th c.]
- sleepyhead (informal) A sleepy person.
- slouch Someone who is slow to act.
nightcap — full definition
- noun An alcoholic drink taken shortly before going to bed.
- noun Historically, a soft cap worn in bed to keep the head warm.