Drowsing: meaning, definitions and examples
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drowsing
[ หdraสzษชล ]
internet activity
Drowsing refers to a state of being half asleep or groggy while engaging in activities such as browsing the internet. Although it is commonly a misspelling of 'browsing,' the term can also suggest a lack of focus or alertness during the activity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I found myself drowsing through pages of articles last night.
- After a long day, I was just drowsing while attempting to shop online.
- She was drowsing on her phone instead of paying attention to the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "drowsing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sonolรชncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคเคฆ เคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Schlรคfrigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengantuk
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะฝะปะธะฒัััั
๐ต๐ฑ sennoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ ๆฐ
๐ซ๐ท somnolence
๐ช๐ธ somnolencia
๐น๐ท uyuklama
๐ฐ๐ท ์กธ๋ฆผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุงุณ
๐จ๐ฟ ospalost
๐ธ๐ฐ ospalosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๅฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ zaspanost
๐ฎ๐ธ syfja
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะนาั
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแแแฃแ แแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yuxululuq
๐ฒ๐ฝ somnolencia
Etymology
The term 'drowsing' is derived from 'drowse,' which is believed to have originated from the Old English 'drลซsian,' meaning to be sleepy. The evolution of this term can be traced back to its association with fatigue and sleepiness. Over time, it came to describe the act of being in a light sleep or a state of semi-consciousness. This connection to being sleepy relates to the experience many users have when they browse the internet for extended periods, especially at times when they would typically be resting. Although 'drowsing' is often confused with 'browsing,' it captures a specific nuance of experience during internet use, where attention may wander and focus may diminish due to tiredness.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,746, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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