lazy bones

noun

Meaning

A person who is habitually idle or unwilling to exert effort.

Examples

Stop being such a lazy bones and help me carry these groceries inside.
The teacher teased the student, calling him a lazy bones for failing to turn in his homework on time.

Synonyms: slacker, idler, loafer, sluggard

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lazy bones

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪzi boʊnz/

Definition

A person who is habitually idle or unwilling to exert effort.

Examples

Stop being such a lazy bones and help me carry these groceries inside.
The teacher teased the student, calling him a lazy bones for failing to turn in his homework on time.

Synonyms of lazy bones

Words with a similar meaning to lazy bones:

slacker
idler
loafer
sluggard

Antonyms of lazy bones

Words with the opposite meaning to lazy bones:

go-getter
workaholic

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