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noun
A period spent lying in bed for longer than usual after one has woken up.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A form of protest where a group of people lie down in a public area.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: die-in
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a long stay in bed in the morning
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: rest, ease, repose, relaxation
History
Deverbal from lie in.
From lie + -in, modelled after sit-in, etc.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
