Lazybones — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun /ˈlā-zē-ˌbōnz/ la·zy·bones

Meaning & Definition of Lazybones

Lazybones (noun)

  1. a lazy person

Lazybones (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a lazy person

    "he's a lazybones who is never willing to do any work"

    similar: couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, loafer, lotus-eater, slouch, slug, slugabed, sluggard
    related: bum, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, crawler, creeper, dawdler, laggard, putterer, slowpoke, snail, stick-in-the-mud, straggler, clock-watcher, goldbrick, malingerer, shirker, slacker, dallier, lingerer, loiterer, loller, lounger, saunterer, delayer, procrastinator, dropout, quitter
    opposite: doer, go-ahead, go-getter, hummer, hustler, self-starter
    near: achiever, comer, highflier, live wire, powerhouse

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lazybones

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lazybones:

couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, loafer, lotus-eater, slouch, slug, slugabed, sluggard

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lazybones

Words with the opposite meaning of Lazybones:

doer, go-ahead, go-getter, hummer, hustler, self-starter

Related Words for Lazybones

bum, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, crawler, creeper, dawdler, laggard, putterer, slowpoke, snail, stick-in-the-mud, straggler, clock-watcher, goldbrick, malingerer, shirker, slacker, dallier, lingerer, loiterer, loller, lounger, saunterer, delayer, procrastinator, dropout, quitter

Near Antonyms of Lazybones

achiever, comer, highflier, live wire, powerhouse

Origin & Etymology of Lazybones

First known use: 1592

Frequently Asked Questions about Lazybones

What does "Lazybones" mean?

"Lazybones" means a lazy person. As an a noun and a plural noun, it is defined as: a lazy person.

What is another word for "Lazybones"?

Other words for "Lazybones" include couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, loafer and lotus-eater. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lazybones" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lazybones"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lazybones". Common alternatives include couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, loafer, lotus-eater, slouch and slug.

What is the opposite of "Lazybones"?

Antonyms of "Lazybones" include doer, go-ahead, go-getter, hummer, hustler and self-starter. Near antonyms include achiever, comer, highflier and live wire.

How do you use "Lazybones" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lazybones" in a sentence: "he's a lazybones who is never willing to do any work".

Is "Lazybones" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lazybones" can be used as a noun and a plural noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Lazybones"?

"Lazybones" is pronounced /ˈlā-zē-ˌbōnz/ and divided into syllables as la·zy·bones.

What is the origin of the word "Lazybones"?

First known use: 1592.