Narcoleptic
noun
A person who suffers from narcolepsy, a condition that causes extreme daytime drowsiness and sudden sleep attacks.
He is narcoleptic, often falling asleep unexpectedly during meetings.
Usage tips
Neutral
sleep disorder,excessive sleepiness,sleep attacks
adjective
Relating to narcolepsy, a disorder that often causes involuntary sleep at inappropriate times.
The narcoleptic episodes can happen at any moment, making daily life unpredictable.
Usage tips
Neutral
narcoleptic condition,narcoleptic attacks,narcoleptic symptoms
noun
A person who suffers from narcolepsy, a condition that causes extreme daytime drowsiness and sudden sleep attacks.
He is narcoleptic, often falling asleep unexpectedly during meetings.
Usage tips
Neutral
sleep disorder,excessive sleepiness,sleep attacks
adjective
Relating to narcolepsy, a disorder that often causes involuntary sleep at inappropriate times.
The narcoleptic episodes can happen at any moment, making daily life unpredictable.
Usage tips
Neutral
narcoleptic condition,narcoleptic attacks,narcoleptic symptoms
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Understand that narcolepsy is a diagnosable condition that affects sleep patterns
Being narcoleptic might mean needing accommodations at work or school.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Narcoleptic can sometimes be used informally to describe someone very sleepy
Be careful not to trivialize the condition by using it casually.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
When describing someone as narcoleptic, be respectful and avoid jokes
Joking about narcolepsy can be offensive to those who live with the condition.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Understand that narcolepsy is a diagnosable condition that affects sleep patterns
Being narcoleptic might mean needing accommodations at work or school.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Narcoleptic can sometimes be used informally to describe someone very sleepy
Be careful not to trivialize the condition by using it casually.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
When describing someone as narcoleptic, be respectful and avoid jokes
Joking about narcolepsy can be offensive to those who live with the condition.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Understand that narcolepsy is a diagnosable condition that affects sleep patterns
Being narcoleptic might mean needing accommodations at work or school.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Narcoleptic can sometimes be used informally to describe someone very sleepy
Be careful not to trivialize the condition by using it casually.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
When describing someone as narcoleptic, be respectful and avoid jokes
Joking about narcolepsy can be offensive to those who live with the condition.
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