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sleepy

view main entry for sleepyadjective  /ˈsliːpi/ 
British English pronunciation: sleepyClick to listen to the pronunciation of sleepy

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sleepily

adverb

sleepiness

noun [uncountable]
sleepiness noun [uncountable]The state of being tired: fatigue, exhaustion, lethargy, lassitude, sleepiness, muzziness, weariness

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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