laze

[ leyz ]

/ leɪz /

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verb (used without object), lazed, laz·ing.

to idle or lounge lazily (often followed by around): I was too tired to do anything but laze around this weekend.

verb (used with object), lazed, laz·ing.

to pass (time, life, etc.) lazily (usually followed by away).

noun

a period of ease or indolence: a quiet laze in the hammock.

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Origin of laze

First recorded in 1585–95; back formation from lazy

synonym study for laze

1, 2. See lounge.

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How to use laze in a sentence

One can not always go lazing on, even in a houseboat; even upon an ancient waterway leading through Colonial-land.
Virginia: The Old Dominion|Frank W. Hutchins and Cortelle Hutchins
The tendency towards lazing and idling, the desire to make money without exertion, is strongly developed in Great Britain.
British Socialism|J. Ellis Barker
They did a little fishing and a good deal of quiet lazing, a little exploring, and even one or two long, all-day rambles.
The Swindler and Other Stories|Ethel M. Dell
The idea of three strong men like that lazing round for two mortal hours doin' nothin'.
A First Family of Tasajara|Bret Harte

It's a grand opportunity for lazing, an opportunity that can't occur often in life, and I want to make the most of it.
The Sign of the Spider|Bertram Mitford

British Dictionary definitions for laze

laze

/ (leɪz) /

verb

(intr) to be indolent or lazy

(tr often foll by away) to spend (time) in indolence

noun

the act or an instance of idling

Word Origin for laze

C16: back formation from lazy

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