On de doss

phr.

Heard in Waterford

The act of bunking off school, dodging work, or skiving off responsibilities.

I packs plenty of Tayto when I goes on de doss down by de canal.

Posh English

I bring ample provisions when I engage in truancy down by the canal.

Related terms

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