sleepwork
v.— «The Internet survey found that 51% “sleepwork,” or dream about their work, and nearly 70% of those who do sleepwork put their “work dreams” into action when they wake up.» —“Managers Use ‘Sleepworking’ To Make Business, Tech Decisions” by W. David Gardner InformationWeek Jan. 3, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
In the 15th century, the word respair meant “to have hope again.” Although this word fell out of use, it’s among dozens collected in a new book of soothing vocabulary for troubled times. Plus, baseball slang: If a batter...
There was a time when William Shakespeare was just another little seven-year-old in school. Classes in his day were demanding — and all in Latin. A new book argues that this rigorous curriculum actually nurtured the creativity that later flourished...