slugabed
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of slugabed
Explanation
If your favorite activity is laying in bed all day, you can refer to yourself as a slugabed. Slugabed is a playful term for someone who stays in bed longer than they should, often because they’re too lazy to get up. Somewhat unsurprisingly, the word combines slug, suggesting slowness, and abed, meaning "in bed." Historically, it was used to describe someone who was lazy or slow to start their day. Today, it can be used humorously to tease someone who enjoys lounging in bed.
Vocabulary lists containing slugabed
Example Sentences
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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
He brings the slugabed books and periodicals to force him to take an interest in the world.
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
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