Nod off

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verb

To gradually start to sleep, especially during the day or when you do not intend to.

She was so tired that she nodded off during the meeting.
Visual representation of "nod off" - To gradually start to sleep, especially during the day or when you do not intend to.

Often appears as...

  • she nodded off
  • he nodded off

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Colloquial

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Unintentional Sleep

Used when someone falls asleep without planning to, often due to exhaustion.

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After the long drive, I nodded off on the couch.
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Subtly Humorous

It can mildly amuse listeners as it paints a picture of someone's head nodding as they fall asleep.

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During the boring lecture, I caught myself nodding off.
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Socially Embarrassing

Implies a potentially awkward situation, like falling asleep at work or in public.

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He was embarrassed after he nodded off in front of his boss.
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