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Meaning:

Adjective:

  • of a body part Having a prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness, commonly known as pins and needles.
  • slang Inattentive. ''"How could you miss that? Were you asleep?"''
  • euphemism dead
  • In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting. ''"I was asleep when you called."''

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