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lazybones

|la/zy/bones|

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/ˈleɪziˌboʊnz/

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/ˈleɪziˌbəʊnz/

habitually lazy person

Etymology
Etymology Information

'lazybones' originates from English, combining 'lazy' with 'bones' to humorously refer to a person who is lazy.

Historical Evolution

'Lazybones' has been used in English since the 16th century to describe someone who is habitually lazy.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a lazy person,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who is habitually lazy or idle.

He's such a lazybones, always lounging around.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35