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doss - What does it mean?

Definition of 'doss'

English

Verb

(es)
  • (intransitive|British|and|Ireland) To avoid work, shirk, etc.
  • I am going to doss tomorrow when the match is on.
  • (intransitive|British|slang) To sleep in the open or in a derelict building because one is homeless
  • I normally have to doss in shop doorways or park benches.

    Noun

    (es)
  • Work avoidance.
  • I am going to have a doss tomorrow.
  • Easy piece of work
  • Circumnavigating the world in a canoe is no doss

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • (Scotland) Describes a useless or lazy person. Generally combined with expletive noun, especially cunt .
  • Get a fuckin hauld o yersel, ye doss cunt!

    See also

    * doss about * doss around * doss down * doss-house * doss off * dosser

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