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."
inseparable
laze around
B1 informal inseparable intransitive
To relax and do nothing useful for a period of time.
In plain English
Spend time doing nothing, just resting and being lazy.
What does "laze around" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To laze (be lazy) around (in no particular direction).
Actually means
Spend time doing nothing, just resting and being lazy.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "laze around"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
pool beach home sofa afternoon weekend
How to conjugate "laze around"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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