Lazybones

usgb/ˈleɪzibəʊnz/
noun

A person who is very inactive and avoids work or effort.

John never helps with the chores, he is such a lazybones!
Visual representation of "lazybones" - A person who is very inactive and avoids work or effort.

Often appears as...

  • get up lazybones
  • get going lazybones

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual, informal conversation among friends or family, not in professional or formal settings.

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Come on, lazybones, let's hit the gym together!
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Mildly Teasing

Often said with a light-hearted tone to tease someone who is resting or moving slowly.

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You're still in bed? Rise and shine, lazybones!
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Not Offensive

While it implies laziness, it's not usually meant to offend or insult, more to nudge or joke.

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Hey lazybones, could you lend me a hand here?
Visual representation of the word "Lazybones"

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