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sluggard

Pronunciation: /ˈslʌgəd/

Definition of sluggard

noun

  • a lazy, sluggish person: I’m waiting for those sluggards to bring my steak

Derivatives

sluggardliness

noun

sluggardly

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from the rare verb slug 'be lazy or slow' + -ard

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Definition of sluggard in the US English dictionary

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