lazybone

/ˈleɪziˌboʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A lazy person, often used to refer to an idle child or a person who is unwilling to work or do something.

“Her mother had to scold her lazybone for not doing their homework.”

2. noun

A lazy or idle animal, especially a horse.

“The lazybone of the stable was not being taken care of by the owner.”

Synonyms

  • loafer
  • slacker

Antonyms

  • hardworker
  • industrious