Clinomania

/ˌklaɪnoʊˈmeɪniə/ noun

Definition

An excessive desire to stay in bed; an obsessive urge to lie down and remain there.

Etymology

From Greek 'klinein' (to lean/recline) + 'mania' (obsession). Same root as 'recline' and 'clinic' (originally a place where you lie down).

Kelly Says

An OBSESSION with staying in bed! 'Clinic' comes from the same root (a place to lie down)! If your alarm goes off and every cell screams 'NO!', you might have clinomania! Monday mornings are peak clinomania! 🛏️😴

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