goof-off

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. An idle worthless person : A person who habitually avoids work or responsibility; a shirker or loafer. Usage The term is a compound noun formed from the verb phrase "goof off." It is informal and often used in a critical or disapproving manner to describe someone who is not diligent. It typically functions as a predicate noun (following a linking verb like ) or as a direct...