Associations to the word «Doss»

Wiktionary

DOSS, verb. (intransitive) (British and Ireland) To avoid work, shirk, etc.
DOSS, verb. (intransitive) (British) (slang) To sleep in the open or in a derelict building because one is homeless
DOSS, noun. (slang) The avoidance of work.
DOSS, noun. (slang) An easy piece of work.
DOSS, noun. (slang) (dated) A place to sleep in; a bed.
DOSS, noun. (slang) (dated) (by extension) Sleep.
DOSS, adjective. (Scotland) Useless or lazy. Generally combined with expletive noun, especially cunt.
DOSS ABOUT, verb. (idiomatic) (intransitive) To shirk one's work or duty.
DOSS AROUND, verb. (idiomatic) (intransitive) To shirk one's work or duty.
DOSS DOWN, verb. (British) (slang)To sleep on someone's sofa or floor because there is no bed spare.

Dictionary definition

DOSS, verb. Sleep in a convenient place; "You can crash here, though it's not very comfortable".

Wise words

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