noun
lazybones
LAY-zee-bohnz
Lazybones (noun) means an informal, often affectionate, term for a lazy person. Example: “Come on, lazybones, get out of bed!”
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An informal, often affectionate, term for a lazy person.
"How long will you lie there, O lazybones? When will you rise from your sleep?"
— The Bible (NRSV), Proverbs 6:9 (1989)
"Isn't it time you got up, you lazybones?"
— J. M. Coetzee (2013)
"Come on, lazybones, get out of bed!"
How to use lazybones
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA playful way to call someone lazy.
When to use it
Informal and usually affectionate rather than harsh.
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Etymology
From "lazy" plus "bones."
Rhymes for lazybones
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What does “lazybones” mean?
The word “lazybones” means an informal, often affectionate, term for a lazy person. In plain terms, a playful way to call someone lazy.
How do you pronounce “lazybones”?
“Lazybones” is pronounced LAY-zee-bohnz (/ˈleɪziˌboʊnz/ in IPA).
How do you use “lazybones” in a sentence?
Here is “lazybones” used in a sentence: “Come on, lazybones, get out of bed!”
What part of speech is “lazybones”?
“Lazybones” is a noun.
