Kilo Lingo

lazy

/ˈleɪzi/

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Translation

Not wanting to work or do anything; happy to rest instead of being busy.

Word origin

From an old Low German word laisig, meaning weak or slow, of uncertain path into English.

Origin
Middle English
Root
laisig

Examples

.

Here "lazy" means not wanting to move or do anything.

; .

"Lazy" describes someone who will not work.

Sunday .

Here "lazy" means slow and restful, with little work.

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This word is part of lesson 13.