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Meaning of drowse off

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

drowse

Pronunciation:/dɹaʊz/

noun

Definitions

  1. The state of being sleepy and inactive.

    Example: in a drowse

verb

Definitions

  1. To be sleepy and inactive.

  2. To nod off; to fall asleep.

  3. To advance drowsily. (Used especially in the phrase "drowse one's way" ⇒ sleepily make one's way.)

  4. To make heavy with sleepiness or imperfect sleep; to make dull or stupid.