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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