Camel Sleep

When one is asleep to such a degree that to quote a camel “the dog is stuck underneath me”.

“Mate I’m shattered, need some proper camel sleep!”

Sleep Camel

Someone who somehow manages to go for long periods of time on very little sleep, much like a camel goes without water.
Usually a term used to describe a parent of a very young child, or a student pulling an allnighter.

I'll have to become a Sleep Camel until I finish writing my papers

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Sleep Camelling

A concept of sleep camelling is referred to stocking up on sleep hours in order to later go without sleep for longer periods. It is possible that by sleeping more or longer over a period of time, your body is recharged and recovered and is able to endure longer periods of physical endurance.

Sleep camelling is recommended before a weekend of festival fun.

Young parents are often advised to do some sleep camelling in advance of arrival of the baby