night owl
The term "night owl" originates from the nocturnal habits of owls, metaphorically describing people who are active late into the night.
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Definition
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(idiomatic, informal)A person who stays up late and is more active or alert during the nighttime.
Example
- She's a night owl and often stays up until 2 AM working on her projects.
- Being a night owl, he finds it hard to wake up early in the morning.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "night owl":
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