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Idler vs Layabout - What's the difference?

idler | layabout |

As nouns the difference between idler and layabout

is that idler is one who idles; one who spends his or her time in inaction while layabout is a lazy person.

As an adjective idler

is (idle).

idler

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who idles; one who spends his or her time in inaction.
  • One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
  • (nautical, dated) Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watchOED 2nd edition 1989
  • A mechanical device such as a pulley or wheel that does not transmit power, but supports a moving belt etc.http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idler%20wheelhttp://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idler+pulleyOED 2nd edition 1989

    • Synonyms

    * footler * lout * See also

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (idle)

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    layabout

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A lazy person.

    • Synonyms

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