luggard

/ˈlʌɡəd/; /ˈlʊɡərd/; /ˈlʌɡərd/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is idle, lazy, or unwilling to work; a person who is wasteful or extravagant.

“He was considered a luggard for spending his inheritance on lavish parties.”

2. verb

To use or waste something wastefully or extravagantly.

“The company lugged its profits by investing in expensive advertising campaigns.”

Synonyms

  • idler
  • loafer
  • slacker

Antonyms

  • industrious
  • thrifty