An internet-speak variant of 'sleepy,' used to convey drowsiness in a soft, slightly childlike way. The altered spelling gives the word a cozy, low-energy vibe that suits late-night group chats, cute animal posts, and anyone who wants to signal they're fading without sounding too dramatic about it. It fits perfectly in the same vocabulary pocket as 'smol,' 'boop,' and other deliberately softened internet terms.
Three episodes in and I'm already getting sleeby — don't let me fall asleep before the plot twist.
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(Internet slang) Sleepy.
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