Shuteye (noun)

A slang term for sleep.

Origin:

The word shuteye originated in the early 20th century, and is a slang term for sleep. it is a combination of the word shut, meaning closed, and eye, referring to the act of sleeping or closing of the eyes. it is a colloquialism and not commonly used in formal writing.

Examples:

1. I need to get some shuteye before my shift starts.
2. I'll catch up on my shuteye during the flight.
3. He was so tired he couldn't even keep his eyes open, he needed some shuteye.
4. I'm going to hit the hay and get some shuteye.
5. I can"t believe it"s already morning, I need some shuteye.