laze around
B1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Spend time doing nothing, just resting and being lazy.
Literal meaning: To laze (be lazy) around (in no particular direction).
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To spend time in a relaxed, idle way without doing anything useful or purposeful.
"Instead of studying, he lazed around all afternoon watching videos."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Essentially interchangeable with 'laze about'. The connotation can range from mildly critical (accusing someone of being lazy) to positive (describing a pleasant, relaxed day). Common in both British and American English.
Commonly used with
pool beach home sofa afternoon weekend
Forms
Base
laze around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lazes around
he/she/it
Past simple
lazed around
yesterday
Past participle
lazed around
have + pp
-ing form
lazing around
continuous
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