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- [ley-zee]
- /ˈleɪ zi/
- /ˈleɪzi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ley-zee]
- /ˈleɪ zi/
Definitions of lazy word
- adjective lazy averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent. 1
- adjective lazy causing idleness or indolence: a hot, lazy afternoon. 1
- adjective lazy slow-moving; sluggish: a lazy stream. 1
- adjective lazy (of a livestock brand) placed on its side instead of upright. 1
- verb without object lazy to laze. 1
- noun lazy Unwilling to work or use energy. 1
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Origin of lazy
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; compare Low German lasich languid, idle
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Parts of speech for Lazy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lazy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
lazy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lazy
adj lazy
- tired — having a tire or tires.
- sleepy — ready or inclined to sleep; drowsy.
- weary — physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain.
- lackadaisical — without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt.
- passive — not reacting visibly to something that might be expected to produce manifestations of an emotion or feeling.
noun lazy
- beachcomber — A beachcomber is someone who spends their time wandering along beaches looking for things they can use.
- goof-off — a foolish or stupid person.
- sponger — a person or thing that sponges.
- lounger — a person or thing that lounges.
- loafer — a person who loafs; lazy person; idler.
adjective lazy
verb lazy
- slow down — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
- dawdle — If you dawdle, you spend more time than is necessary going somewhere.
- bum around — If you bum around, you go from place to place without any particular destination, either for enjoyment or because you have nothing else to do.
- scrounge around — to borrow (a small amount or item) with no intention of repaying or returning it: to scrounge a cigarette.
- piddle — to spend time in a wasteful, trifling, or ineffective way; dawdle (often followed by around): He wasted the day piddling around.
Antonyms for lazy
adj lazy
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- vivacious — lively; animated; spirited: a vivacious folk dance.
- diligent — constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything: a diligent student.
adjective lazy
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
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