Layabout
| Pronunciation | /ˈleɪ.ə.baʊt/ (レイアバウト) |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| English Definition |
A lazy person who avoids work. |
| Japanese Translation |
怠け者 |
| Japanese Explanation |
働くことを避ける、怠け者を指す言葉。 |
Origin
Compound of 'lay' + 'about', literally describing someone who lies around idly.
Related Words
A layabout in Strine is someone who avoids work, except when striving hard to avoid doing anything useful. They work hard to avoid work. Layabouts are also referred to as idlers, good-for-nothings, and–most commonly–bludgers.
ストライン（オーストラリア英語）で layabout は「働くのを避けてばかりいる怠け者」のことです。役に立つことをしないためには一生懸命になるくせに、仕事そのものは全力で避けるタイプ。日本語で言う「ぐうたら」「ろくでなし」「役立たず」、そして一番よく使われる呼び名が bludger（ブラッジャー）です。