Associations to the word «Drowse»

DROWSE, noun. The state of being sleepy and inactive.

DROWSE, verb. (intransitive) To be sleepy and inactive (also figurative).

DROWSE, verb. (intransitive) To nod off; to fall asleep.

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

DROWSE, verb. (transitive) To make heavy with sleepiness or imperfect sleep; to make dull or stupid.

DROWSE, noun. A light fitful sleep.

DROWSE, verb. Sleep lightly or for a short period of time.

DROWSE, verb. Be on the verge of sleeping; "The students were drowsing in the 8 AM class".