lazy

/ˈleɪ.zi/·adjective·1540s·Reconstructed

Origin

Of uncertain origin, possibly Low German 'lasich' (languid) — appeared suddenly in the 1540s with no clear ancestry.

Definition

Unwilling to work or use energy; showing a lack of effort.

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English1540smultiple theories

Of uncertain origin. Possibly from Low German 'lasich' meaning 'languid, idle,' or Middle English 'lasey.' The word appeared suddenly in the 16th century.

This Word in Other Languages

lasich(Low German (possibly))

Related Words

laziness laze

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'Lazy' may come from Low German, but its true origin is uncertain — it arrived in the 1540s and quickly became indispensable.

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