What does bone-idle mean?
Bone-idle means (chiefly British, Ireland, Commonwealth, idiomatic) Utterly lazy..
Bone-idle
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(chiefly British, Ireland, Commonwealth, idiomatic) Utterly lazy..
Example Sentences
For the last three weeks I have been going what you call bone-idle.
Synonyms for bone-idle
Antonyms for bone-idle
Related Words
Word Forms
- bone idle
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bone-idle?
Common synonyms include lither, swear, bone-idle, fainéant.
What is the opposite of bone-idle?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bone-idle in a sentence?
For the last three weeks I have been going what you call bone-idle.
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