lazybones
|la/zy/bones|
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/ˈleɪziˌboʊnz/
🇬🇧
/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
