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

Ackman contends that management complacency has turned ADP into an inefficient corporate slugabed pushing outmoded products that even a top sales force could not sell.

From Reuters

The notable slugabeds are the San, who in the summer get up an hour after sunrise.

From National Geographic

"The castle won't grow no smaller, I promise you that, only now there'll be fewer hands to tend to it. You lot of slugabeds are going to learn what work is now, yes you are."

From Literature

But first the engine has to put up a fight, like a reluctant slugabed refusing to wake up and get on with the day.

From New York Times

Clearly using two syllables rather than one is just too much effort for slugabed Britons – especially now the sun has been out for a couple of days.

From The Guardian