faineant

Meaning

An irresponsible or lazy person.

Synonyms

lazy

lazy person

indolent

otiose

slothful

work-shy

lazy fellow

deadhead

good-for-naught

sluggard

idle

idler

sluggish

good-for-nothing

loon

Translations

traag

lui

sardien

schelm

aylak

indolent

tembel

paresseux

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfeɪneɪˌɒn/

Etymology

From Old French fay neant, alteration of feignant (“idler”), present participle of feindre, modelled on fait (“does”) + neant (“nothing”).