doss down
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Sense 1
Register: slang
Examples
After the party, John let me doss down on the living-room floor.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To sleep.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “doss down” mean?
To sleep on someone's sofa or floor because there is no bed spare.
Is “doss down” formal or informal?
doss down is generally slang.