doss
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Verb — To sleep somewhere makeshift or temporary, especially not in one's own bed.
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Informal British slang.
Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly linked to Latin dorsum, "the back" — as in what you lie on to sleep.
Full origin of doss →Frequently asked questions
What does “doss” mean?
The word “doss” means to sleep somewhere makeshift or temporary, especially not in one's own bed. In plain terms, british slang for crashing somewhere to sleep, or for slacking off instead of working.
How do you pronounce “doss”?
“Doss” is pronounced dos (/dɒs/ in IPA).
How do you use “doss” in a sentence?
Here is “doss” used in a sentence: “We ended up dossing on a friend's floor after missing the last train.”
What part of speech is “doss”?
“Doss” is a verb.
Where does the word “doss” come from?
The word “doss” comes from Latin. Origin uncertain; possibly linked to Latin dorsum, "the back" — as in what you lie on to sleep.
How many meanings does “doss” have?
“Doss” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to sleep somewhere makeshift or temporary, especially not in one's own bed.