Sleep fitfully is a term used to describe a type of sleep that is not restful or peaceful. It is characterized by frequent waking, tossing and turning, and dozing off for short periods of time. The crossword solutions for this term are DOZE (4 letters), TOSS (4 letters), and TOSSABOUT (9 letters). DOZE is a verb meaning to sleep lightly or for a short period of time. TOSS is a verb meaning to throw something lightly or casually. Tossabout is an adjective meaning to move around restlessly or to be in a state of unrest.