lazy (A1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈleɪ.zi/
Definition
Not wanting to work or use energy; not active.
Examples
The cat is very lazy and sleeps all day.
I feel lazy today, so I will not go to the gym.
Don't be lazy; you need to finish your homework.
How to Use lazy
- lazy about (prepositional phrase)
- Not wanting to do a specific task. — "He is lazy about doing his chores."
- lazy dog (collocation)
- A common phrase used in the pangram 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog'. — "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."
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