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!”

noun

An informal, often affectionate, term for a lazy person.

"Come on, lazybones, get out of bed!"

How to use lazybones

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA playful way to call someone lazy.

When to use it

Informal and usually affectionate rather than harsh.

lazybones plural

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Come on, _____, get out of bed!

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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.