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Definition of lazy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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lazy

adjective
lazy pronunciation English ˈleɪzi lazy pronunciation American ˈleɪzi
lazier, laziest
 
1 (disapproving) unwilling to work or be active; doing as little as possible
Synonym
idleHe was not stupid, just lazy.I was feeling too lazy to go out.2 not involving much energy or activity; slow and relaxedWe spent a lazy day on the beach.3 (disapproving) showing a lack of effort or carea lazy piece of work4 (literary) moving slowly
Synonym
torpidthe lazy riverlazily
lazily pronunciation English lazily pronunciation American
adverbShe woke up and stretched lazily.The birds circled lazily above our heads. laziness
laziness pronunciation English ˈleɪzinəs laziness pronunciation American ˈleɪzinəs
noun [uncountable]