lazy bum

Example Sentences

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My sister reminded me that I have small wrists, and since I’m generally a lazy bum who doesn’t exercise much, I should be thinking more about bone density.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

There’s nothing a court can do to save you from being a lazy bum.

From Washington Times • Jul. 29, 2019

And I have a paralyzing sense that I’m a lazy bum.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2019

And I have a paralyzing sense that I'm a lazy bum.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2019

Nobody wants to go and see him; let him grow arms, if he doesn't want to be called a lazy bum.

From Charley de Milo by Janifer, Laurence M.