English Explanatory Dictionary

layabout

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lazy person.

Pronunciation

/ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-layabout.wav

Word forms

layabout layabouts

Etymology

From lay + about.

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