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1do–nothing
noun do–noth·ing \ˈdü-ˌnə-thiŋ\
: someone who is lazy
Full Definition of DO-NOTHING
: a shiftless or lazy person
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First Known Use of DO-NOTHING
1579
Related to DO-NOTHING
- Synonyms
- couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, loafer, lotus-eater, slouch, slug, slugabed, sluggard
2do–nothing
adjective
: not willing to work, help, etc.
: failing to achieve or do anything important
Full Definition of DO-NOTHING
: marked by inactivity or failure to make positive progress
— do–noth·ing·ism \-ˌi-zəm\ noun
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First Known Use of DO-NOTHING
1832
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