doze
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verb \ˈdōz\dozeddoz·ing
Definition of DOZE
intransitive verb
1
a : to sleep lightly b : to fall into a light sleep —usually used with off
2
: to be in a dull or stupefied condition
transitive verb
: to pass (as time) drowsily
— doze noun
— doz·er noun
See Origin of DOZE
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse dūsa to doze
First Known Use: 1677
2doze
transitive verbdozeddoz·ing
Definition of DOZE
: bulldoze 2
— doz·er noun
Origin of DOZE
probably back-formation from dozer (bulldozer)
First Known Use: 1945
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