lazybones

Example Sentences

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This apocryphal lazybones is defined by two traits.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

The lazybones description of lawmakers came into vogue once again over two decades later.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2021

For a lazybones like me, it is nearly perfect.

From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2015

“Come on, lazybones, shoe sale today,” he says at one point.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2012

At this point Maurice insisted, and Edith sneaked out to the back entry and telephoned Johnny Bennett: "Come over, lazybones, and take some exercise!"

From The Vehement Flame by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell