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lazy

Syllabification: (la·zy)
Pronunciation: /ˈlāzē/
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Definition of lazy

adjective (lazier, laziest)

  • 1unwilling to work or use energy:I’m very lazy by nature he was too lazy to cook
  • characterized by lack of effort or activity:lazy summer days
  • showing a lack of effort or care:lazy writing
  • (of a river) slow-moving.
  • 2North American (of a livestock brand) placed on its side rather than upright:a logo with a lazy E

Derivatives

lazily

Pronunciation: /-zəlē/
adverb

Origin:

mid 16th century: perhaps related to Low German lasich 'languid, idle'

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