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WHAT IS THE VERB OF LAZY?

There isn't a single, perfect verb for "lazy". Here's why and some options:

"Lazy" is an adjective: It describes a noun (a person, animal, or thing).

Verbs that relate to laziness:

* Loaf: To relax and do nothing. Example: "He was loafing around the house all day."

* Slack off: To work less hard or not do something you should be doing. Example: "The students started slacking off after the exam."

* Procrastinate: To delay doing something, especially something important. Example: "She procrastinated on writing her paper until the last minute."

* Shirk: To avoid doing something you are supposed to do. Example: "He shirked his responsibilities at work."

The best verb depends on the specific context:

* If you want to say someone is not working hard: "slack off" or "shirk" are good choices.

* If you want to say someone is relaxing excessively: "loaf" is a good choice.

* If you want to say someone is delaying something: "procrastinate" is a good choice.

Let me know if you have a specific situation in mind, and I can help you choose the best verb!

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