English Explanatory Dictionary

small hours

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The very early morning, just after midnight, when most people are asleep.

Word forms

small hours

Etymology

From the small number used to identify such hours (e.g. 1 o'clock, 2 o'clock).

Synonyms

wee hours wee small hours ungodly hours postmidnight
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