sleeby
An internet-speak variant of 'sleepy,' used to convey drowsiness in a soft, slightly childlike way.
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An internet-speak variant of 'sleepy,' used to convey drowsiness in a soft, slightly childlike way. The altered spelling gives the word a cozy, low-energy vibe that suits late-night group chats, cute animal posts, and anyone who wants to signal they're fading without sounding too dramatic about it. It fits perfectly in the same vocabulary pocket as 'smol,' 'boop,' and other deliberately softened internet terms.
Three episodes in and I'm already getting sleeby — don't let me fall asleep before the plot twist.
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(Internet slang) Sleepy.
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A cutesy infantilized way of saying "sleepy," formed by dropping the "sl-" and stretching the vowel. Popularized on Twitch chat, VTuber streams, and TikTok in the early 2020s, often paired with a sleepy emoji or used to explain a yawn, slow reply, or early bedtime. Carries a soft, plushy tone, sometimes leaning into the "babygirl" or "girlblogger" aesthetic. Adults use it to make tiredness sound endearing rather than complainy. Can also describe a vibe, as in "eepy hours."
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