Lazing: meaning, definitions and examples

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lazing

 

[ ˈleɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

relaxed

To laze means to spend time in a relaxed or lazy way, often by lying down and doing very little. It is a verb that describes a leisurely and inactive state.

Synonyms

chill, loaf, loll, lounge

Examples of usage

  • I spent the afternoon lazing on the beach.
  • She enjoys lazing around the house on weekends.
  • Don't just laze around all day, get up and do something productive.
  • He's always lazing in front of the TV instead of being active.
  • We decided to laze by the pool for the rest of the day.

Translations

Translations of the word "lazing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preguiçando

🇮🇳 आलस करना

🇩🇪 faulenzen

🇮🇩 bermalas-malas

🇺🇦 ледарювати

🇵🇱 leniuchować

🇯🇵 怠ける

🇫🇷 paresser

🇪🇸 holgazanear

🇹🇷 tembellik yapmak

🇰🇷 빈둥거리다

🇸🇦 التكاسل

🇨🇿 lenošit

🇸🇰 lenošiť

🇨🇳 偷懒

🇸🇮 leniškariti

🇮🇸 að slæpast

🇰🇿 жалқаулық жасау

🇬🇪 ზარმაცი

🇦🇿 tənbəllik etmək

🇲🇽 holgazanear

Etymology

The word 'lazing' comes from the Middle English word 'lasen' which means to be idle or lazy. It has been used in English language to describe a state of relaxation and leisure since the 15th century. The concept of lazing around or taking it easy has always been a part of human behavior, and the word 'lazing' perfectly captures that sense of laid-back enjoyment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,854, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.