Drowse Definition & Meaning

drowse
noun
  1. a light fitful sleep
verb
  1. sleep lightly or for a short period of time
  2. be on the verge of sleeping; "The students were drowsing in the 8 AM class"

"Drowse" in song lyrics

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  • "while we love blowin' drowse"
    Vordul Mega — Pray

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