lounge lizard
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Meaning · English
A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, often watching television, eating snacks or drinking alcohol.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Watch only thirty to ninety minutes of TV a day, so people don't think you're a lounge lizard, a couch potato, or a pet rock.
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 “lounge lizard” mean?
A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, often watching television, eating snacks or drinking alcohol.
Is “lounge lizard” formal or informal?
lounge lizard is generally slang.