English Explanatory Dictionary

hypnic jerk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An involuntary twitch which occurs just as a person is beginning to fall asleep, often causing momentary wakefulness.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

hypnic jerk hypnic jerks

Synonyms

hypnagogic jerk night start sleep start sleep twitch
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