"short sleeper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: short sleepers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} short sleeper (plural short sleepers)
  1. A person who consistently requires substantially less sleep every day than the customary amount for most people of the same age and developmental level. Synonyms: short-sleeper
    Sense id: en-short_sleeper-en-noun-9-fnk22- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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