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forty winks

The correct spelling is forty winks.

How to pronounce forty winks

noun

Say it like: For-tee- wi-nks

The correct spelling is forty winks. A short sleep, an extra sleep, a nap. For example: "As you're so tired, why not try to catch forty winks before you leave?"

Usage Examples

As you're so tired, why not try to catch forty winks before you leave?

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A short sleep, an extra sleep, a nap.

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