Phrase guide

sleep funny

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To sleep in a position resulting in muscle or joint pain upon waking.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • My back hurts this morning; I must have slept funny.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From sleep (verb) + funny (adverb).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: sich verlegen — to sleep in an uncomfortable position