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lazy

/ˈleɪzi/

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noun

A lazy person.

Examples :

"The lazy in the class often missed assignments. "

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noun

Sloth (animal).

Examples :

"The lazy slept all morning in the sun. "

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verb

To laze, act in a lazy manner.

Examples :

"He lazily stretched in his chair before starting his homework. "

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adjective

Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.

Examples :

"Get out of bed, you lazy lout!"

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adjective

Causing or characterised by idleness; relaxed or leisurely.

Examples :

"I love staying inside and reading on a lazy Sunday."

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adjective

Showing a lack of effort or care.

Examples :

"lazy writing"

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adjective

Sluggish; slow-moving.

Examples :

"We strolled along beside a lazy stream."

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adjective

Examples :

"The student was lazy about completing his homework assignments. "

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adjective

(of a cattle brand) Turned so that (the letter) is horizontal instead of vertical.

Examples :

"The rancher used a lazy brand to mark the calves. "

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adjective

Employing lazy evaluation; not calculating results until they are immediately required.

Examples :

"a lazy algorithm"

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adjective

Wicked; vicious.

Examples :

"The lazy teacher gave us only the easiest assignments, knowing it would be easier to avoid challenging students. "

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