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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

layabout

/leɪˈæbaʊt/ noun · British & US
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What does layabout mean?

noun

A person who avoids work or responsibility; a loafer. A person who lies down or reclines in a lazy or idle manner.

Example

"He's been a layabout since he graduated from college, spending most of his days playing video games."

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