zizz informal,

zizz informal,
zizz informal,
chiefly Brit.
noun
1》 a whizzing or buzzing sound.
2》 a short sleep.
verb
1》 make a whizzing or buzzing sound.
2》 doze; sleep.
Origin
C19: imitative.

English new terms dictionary. 2014.

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