doss
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Meaning · English
To sleep, especially in the open or in a makeshift bed, commonly in a derelict building because one is homeless.
Register: slang
Examples
I normally have to doss in shop doorways or on park benches.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “doss” mean?
To sleep, especially in the open or in a makeshift bed, commonly in a derelict building because one is homeless.
Is “doss” formal or informal?
doss is generally slang.