slugabed

American  

[sluhg-uh-bed] / ˈslʌg əˌbɛd /

noun

1. a lazy person who stays in bed long after the usual time for arising.

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slugabed British  

/ ˈslʌɡəˌbɛd /

noun

1. a person who remains in bed through laziness

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Etymology

Origin of slugabed

First recorded in 1585–95; slug ¹ + abed

Example Sentences

Ackman contends that management complacency has turned ADP into an inefficient corporate slugabed pushing outmoded products that even a top sales force could not sell.

From Reuters • Nov. 7, 2017

Ackman contends that management complacency has turned ADP into an inefficient corporate slugabed pushing outmoded products that even a top sales force could not sell.

From Reuters • Nov. 7, 2017

But first the engine has to put up a fight, like a reluctant slugabed refusing to wake up and get on with the day.

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2013

And the morning after his disappointing dinner performance, Romney even overslept until the slugabed hour�for him�of 6:30, was so rattled that he arrived at a G.O.P. breakfast in mismatched pants and coat.

From Time Magazine Archive

While you, Bangs," pursued Tony, leaning against the mantelpiece, "have been living the lotus life and acting slugabed, I have been working hard.

From The Gay Adventure A Romance by Bird, Richard