Layabout: meaning, definitions and examples

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layabout

 

[ หˆleษชษ™baสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lazy person

A layabout is a person who is habitually lazy and avoids work or responsibilities.

Synonyms

idler, loafer, slacker

Examples of usage

  • He was seen as a layabout by his colleagues, always avoiding any extra work.
  • The village had a reputation for having a few layabouts who preferred to lounge around all day.
Context #2 | Noun

slang term

In slang terms, a layabout can refer to someone who spends much of their time doing very little, especially when it comes to work or chores.

Synonyms

good-for-nothing, lazybones, sluggard

Examples of usage

  • He was labeled a layabout for his lack of motivation and constant procrastination.
  • The young man was often teased by his friends for being a layabout and never pitching in with household tasks.

Translations

Translations of the word "layabout" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น preguiรงoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฒเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Faulenzer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemalas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nierรณb

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ ใ‘่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paresseux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vago

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tembel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ์œผ๋ฆ„๋ฑ…์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุณูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lenoch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lenoch

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‡’ๆฑ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lenuh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ letingi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา›ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nbษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flojo

Etymology

The term 'layabout' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'lay' (meaning 'to lie idle') and 'about' (indicating movement or activity). It has been used to describe lazy individuals who shirk work or responsibilities. The word has evolved over time to become a colloquial way to refer to someone who is seen as idle or unproductive.

See also: lay, layer, layoff, layout, layover, mislay, outlay, outlays, relay.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,222, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.