Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
layabout
noun
/ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/
Definition
A person who habitually avoids work and activity; someone who is idle or lazy.
Examples
- His friends often called him a layabout, as he spent most of his days on the couch.
- Despite his talents, he was viewed as a layabout because he never applied himself at work.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe someone who spends most of their time lounging around and not being productive.
Synonyms
- loafer
- idler
- slacker
- shirker
- drifter
