slugabed
[ sluhg-uh-bed ]
noun
a lazy person who stays in bed long after the usual time for arising.
Origin of slugabed
1Words Nearby slugabed
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How to use slugabed in a sentence
"You are no slugabed, St. Quentin," the young councillor called.
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British Dictionary definitions for slugabed
slugabed
/ (ˈslʌɡəˌbɛd) /
noun
a person who remains in bed through laziness
Origin of slugabed
1C16: from slug (gard) + abed
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