👉 Snooze, a form of insomnia, often associated with earwax buildup. The Greek words "sone" and "nana" mean "to sleep." SNOOZE (v.) is to rest or stay asleep for an extended period. Definition: Sleeplessness in humans is called snoring. This may be caused by the presence of earwax, a substance that builds up in the outer part of your nose when you are awake. The sound produced at night is due to the movement of the eardrum as the eustachian tube (middle ear) dilates (opens).