Webster's English Dictionary

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lazy

1. la.zy \'la--ze-\ aj [perh. fr. MLG lasich feeble; akin to MHG erleswen 
   to become weak] 1a: disliking activity or exertion : not energetic or 
   vigorous  1b: encouraging inactivity or indolence  2: moving slowly : 
   SLUGGISH  3: DROOPING, LAX  4: placed on its side {~ E livestock brand} o 
   activity. LAZY suggests a disinclination to work or to take trouble; 
   INDOLENT suggests a love of ease and a settled dislike of movement or 
   activity; SLOTHFUL implies a temperamental inability to act promptly or 
   speedily when action or speed is called for SYN syn LAZY, INDOLENT, 
   SLOTHFUL mean not easily aroused t 
2. lazy vi : to move or lie lazily : LAZE