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layabout Meaning & Definition

/ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/

What Does Layabout Mean?

Layabout is a noun that means A lazy person.

Word Facts for Layabout

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈleɪəˌbaʊt//
Syllables1
Synonymsbum, loafer and idler
Plurallayabouts

Layabout Definition (Noun)

  1. A lazy person.

Synonyms of Layabout

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Antonyms of Layabout

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Layabout in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

layabout (plural layabouts)

Words That Rhyme With Layabout

Origin of Layabout

From lay +‎ about.

Layabout Pronunciation

You say layabout as //ˈleɪəˌbaʊt//. It has 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Layabout

What part of speech is layabout?

Layabout is a noun.

What is another word for layabout?

You can replace layabout with words such as bum, loafer and idler. See the full list of layabout synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of layabout?

The plural of layabout is layabouts.

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