lazybones

noun

la·​zy·​bones ˈlā-zē-ˌbōnz How to pronounce lazybones (audio)
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a lazy person

Examples of lazybones in a Sentence

he's a lazybones who is never willing to do any work

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lazybones was in 1592

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Cite this Entry

“Lazybones.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lazybones. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

lazybones

noun
la·​zy·​bones -ˌbōnz How to pronounce lazybones (audio)
: a lazy person
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