slugabed
Definition
Noun: A person who habitually stays in bed late in the morning; a lazy person who lies in bed.
Usage
The word "slugabed" is a somewhat old-fashioned or literary term used to describe someone who is lazy about getting out of bed. It carries a mild, often humorous tone of criticism or gentle teasing.
Examples
- He was a notorious slugabed who rarely saw the sunrise.
- "Come on, you slugabed! The day is half gone," she called up the stairs.
- On weekends, she happily transforms from an early riser into a complete slugabed.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in direct address, as in the example above, to chide someone for staying in bed.
- It is often found in classic literature and period dialogue, giving it a slightly archaic flavor.
Variants and Related Words
- Sluggard (noun): A lazy, slow-moving person. (This is a more general term for laziness, not specifically related to bed.)
- Lie-abed (noun): A direct synonym for "slugabed," with identical meaning and similar old-fashioned usage.
Synonyms
- Late riser
- Sleepyhead
- Lazybones (more general)
Antonyms
- Early bird
- Early riser
- Morning person
Noun
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a person who stays in bed until a relatively late hour
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