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Definition of lazybones

lazybones

/ˈleɪ.zi.boʊnz/
la · zy · bones
Plural:lazybones
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• noun

1

A lazy or idle person (used informally, often as a playful or affectionate form of address).

Example

"Come on, lazybones, it is past noon and time to get out of bed."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although ending in '-s', 'lazybones' is treated as a singular countable noun when referring to one person (e.g., 'you are a lazybones') and remains unchanged in the plural.

• Nearby Words

lazily
laziness
lazy
lazybones
lazyish
leach
lead

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century as a playful compound of 'lazy' and 'bones', using 'bones' metonymically to refer to a person's body or frame.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lazybones. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lazybones
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