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z (1)

z [ zee ] or Z


noun  (plural z's) (plural Z's or Zs)
Definition:
 
1. 26th letter of English alphabet: the 26th and final letter of the English alphabet, representing a consonant sound

2. letter "z" written: a written representation of the letter "z"



plural noun z's 
Definition:
 
sleep: sleep, from the traditional transcription of the sound of snoring ( informal )
I need to catch some z's.

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