Layabout
/ˈleɪ.ə.baʊt/noun
A layabout is a person who spends much time doing little or nothing; a lazy person.
He's always been a layabout, never helping around the house.
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chronic layabout,idle layabout,professional layabout
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Pro Tip 1/3Context
Using layabout in a sentence often carries judgment about a person's work ethic. For instance, saying someone is a layabout suggests that they are not living up to social expectations of productivity.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual
The term is commonly used in casual conversation, so it's best reserved for informal settings rather than formal writing.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural
In some cultures, being a layabout may be criticized, while in others, it may be viewed with humor or understanding as a lifestyle choice.
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