slugabed

[ sluhg-uh-bed ]

noun

1. a lazy person who stays in bed long after the usual time for arising.

slugabed

/ ˈslʌɡəˌbɛd /

noun

1. a person who remains in bed through laziness

Word History and Origins

Origin of slugabed¹

First recorded in 1585–95; slug ¹ + abed

Word History and Origins

Origin of slugabed¹

C16: from slug ( gard ) + abed

Example Sentences

"You are no slugabed, St. Quentin," the young councillor called.

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