lackaday

Meanings

• adjective

  A state of careless indifference, laziness, or inactivity.

  - "He was in a lackadaisical mood and didn't want to do any work."
  - "The lackadaisical employee was often seen napping at his desk."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lackaday
brady , radi , jady

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Variants

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lackaday

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Etymology

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Originally a Scottish term, 'lackadaisical' comes from the Scottish Gaelic 'lac leis' meaning 'slack' or 'idle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lackadaisical' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. In the 1950s, a popular cartoon character named 'Pogo' featured a lazy alligator named 'Porky Pig' who was often described as 'lackadaisical'.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: A feeling of indifference or lack of interest or enthusiasm.

2. procrastination: The act of delaying or postponing tasks or actions.

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Culture

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The term 'lackadaisical' has been used in various forms of literature, including poetry and prose, to describe a lethargic or indifferent attitude. In music, it has been used as a song title and as a lyric in various genres.

How to Memorize "lackaday"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person lying on a hammock, sipping a drink, and not wanting to do any work.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a lazy cat sleeping in the sun.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Lackadaisical' as 'Lazy Cat' to help remember its meaning.

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