noun
dosser
Dosser (noun) means someone who avoids work and spends their time lazing about.
noun
1
Someone who avoids work and spends their time lazing about.
"Illustrating the strength of feeling, some said Dorries was “never here and is as useful as a chocolate teapot”, while “Dosser Dorries” posters appeared in the area."
— , Labour takes Nadine Dorries’ former seat in Mid Bedfordshire byelection (2023)
2
Someone with no home and no job.
3
Someone who sleeps in a cheap, basic shelter for the homeless.
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Etymology
Formed from doss and -er.
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What is the meaning of dosser?
"dosser" (noun) means someone who avoids work and spends their time lazing about.
What is another word for dosser?
Other words for "dosser" include lollygagger, couch potato, faineant, laggard, bum, loafer.
What are the different meanings of dosser?
"dosser" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone who avoids work and spends their time lazing about; 2. Someone with no home and no job; 3. Someone who sleeps in a cheap, basic shelter for the homeless.
