Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lazy lawrence

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.97 in modern English

Syllables: lazy lawrence
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Example Sentences

"On the other hand only inveterate loiterers, the Lazy Lawrences of travel, can appreciate the subtler beauties of this woodland world. There are certain sights and sounds not to be caught by hurried observers, […]"
"“Lazy Lawrences” had no kind of a good time under his dominion, and the strap and ferule were not mere ornaments about his throne, but for use: […]"

Etymology

A reference to a character in Scottish folklore.

Inflected Forms

lazy Lawrences (plural) lazy Laurence (alternative)

Phrases

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Frequently Paired Words

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Questions

What does lazy lawrence mean?: A lazy person.
Where does lazy lawrence come from?: A reference to a character in Scottish folklore.

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