glander

/ˈɡlændər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is idle or good-for-nothing, especially a young man.

“The village elder described the young glander who spent most of his days lounging under the tree.”

2. verb

To lounge or spend time in a lazy or idle manner.

“The lazy son glandered all day, watching TV instead of doing his chores.”

Synonyms

  • loafer
  • slacker

Antonyms

  • hardworker
  • industrious