sleep tight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. If one keeps oneself tightly bundled one will sleep warm and rest well.
intj
  1. A farewell said shortly before going to bed; usually said between family members or good friends.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-sleep tight.wav

Word forms

sleep tight

Etymology

The word tight is sometimes explained as here meaning “well, soundly”. However, it can just as well be interpreted in its literal sense of “firm, fast”; compare fast asleep.

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