noun a person who is lazy or slow to get moving in the morning
adjective having a tendency to fall asleep easily or often; drowsy
Used colloquially to describe someone who is slow to wake up or is still groggy from sleep
Referring to someone who is feeling sleepy or drowsy
Used as a playful term of endearment for a child who is sleepy
In a professional setting, a writer may use 'sleepyhead' as a term of endearment or a playful way to refer to someone who is feeling tired or drowsy.
A psychologist may use 'sleepyhead' in a therapeutic context to address sleep-related issues or to discuss symptoms of sleep disorders with a patient.
A teacher may use 'sleepyhead' to gently wake up a student who is dozing off in class or to playfully address a student's tiredness.
A doctor may use 'sleepyhead' to refer to a patient who is experiencing fatigue or sleep disturbances, and to discuss potential causes and treatment options.
An HR manager may use 'sleepyhead' in a casual conversation with employees to inquire about their well-being or to address issues related to work-life balance and sleep hygiene.