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all-nighter

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all-nighter

1. The act of staying up all night to complete an activity, usually some kind of academic project. I'm going to have to pull an all-nighter if I'm going to get this term paper done in time for school tomorrow.

2. An establishment that remains open all night. Kyle and Amanda stopped at an all-nighter for a snack after the concert.

3. One who stays awake all night. Jess is a total all-nighter, so that third-shift job is perfect for her.

all-nighter

1. n. something that lasts all night, like a party or study session. After an all-nighter studying, I couldn’t keep my eyes open for the test.

2. n. a place of business that is open all night. We stopped at an all-nighter for a cup of coffee.

3. n. a person who often stays up all night. I’m no all-nighter. I need my beauty sleep, for sure.