The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SNORE
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What does SNORE mean?
SNORE noun- The act of snoring, and the noise produced.
- An extremely boring person or event.
- To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.