Sleepwalk

/ˈsliːpˌwɔːk/ verb

Definition

To walk around and perform actions while you are asleep, without being aware of what you're doing.

Etymology

Compound of 'sleep' and 'walk,' combining two simple concepts to describe a bizarre human behavior. The term became common in medical literature in the 1800s as doctors studied sleep disorders.

Kelly Says

Your brain during sleepwalking is in a weird hybrid state—parts of it are awake enough to control movement, but the parts responsible for consciousness and memory are completely offline. It's like your body is running on autopilot!

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