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sleeper

noun

/ˈsliːpər/

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

sleeper hit

dozer, napper, surprise, underdog, unknown

star, famous, expected

sleeper hit, sleeper car, deep sleeper

microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's...

a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)

a secret political clique or faction

The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.