Bone idle

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adjective

Very lazy, does not want to do any work.

He's not sick, he's just bone idle.
Visual representation of "bone idle" - Very lazy, does not want to do any work.

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Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used informally among friends or in relaxed settings; not suitable in formal situations.

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Don't say someone is 'bone idle' during a job interview; it's too casual.
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Negative Connotation

Carries a strong negative judgment, often offending the person described.

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Calling her 'bone idle' because she didn't help you was a bit harsh.
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Accentuate Laziness

Emphasizes extreme laziness, more than just being occasionally lazy.

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He won't even answer the phone, that's how bone idle he is.
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