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adjective American English pronunciation: lazy /ˈleɪzi/ 
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adjectivelazy
comparativelazier
superlativelaziest

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  1. 1
    not willing to work or do any activity that needs effort

    He’s a lazy slob who sits in front of the TV all day.

    It was hot in the yard, but she was too lazy to move.

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lazily

adverb

laziness

noun [uncountable]

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