also: うとっと
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
dozing off; nodding off; drowsing
Describes the state of being half-asleep, often while sitting or in a relaxed position. Commonly used with する or と.
テレビを見ながらうとうとしてしまった。
I dozed off while watching TV.
I was drowsing in the warm room.