dudder

/ˈdʌdər/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of drowsiness or a tendency to doze off, especially when sitting or standing in a hot or stuffy place

“The heat caused a dudder in everyone, and they started to nod off.”

Synonyms

  • drowsiness
  • somnolence

Antonyms

  • alertness
  • wakefulness