laze about
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Meaning · English
To do nothing in particular; to be idle.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
No, I don’t like work. I had rather laze about and think of all the fine things that can be done.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “laze about” mean?
To do nothing in particular; to be idle.
Is “laze about” formal or informal?
laze about is generally informal.