laid-back

Meanings

• adjective

  Relaxed and unconcerned; not active or anxious.

  - "He's a laid-back kind of guy."
  - "The laid-back atmosphere of the beach made us feel relaxed."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with laid-back
slack , hack , pack , sack

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Variants

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laid-back , laid-backness , laid-backnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'thrown back' or 'reclined', from Old English lēgge 'lie' and beac 'back'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'laid-back' was popularized in the 1960s and 1970s as part of the counterculture movement.

2. In surfing, a 'laid-back' position refers to riding the wave with the body horizontal to the water, rather than standing upright.

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Related Concepts

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1. relaxed: A synonym for 'laid-back' that describes a state of being free from tension and anxiety.

2. unconcerned: A synonym for 'laid-back' that describes a lack of worry or anxiety about a situation.

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Culture

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The term 'laid-back' is often used to describe a relaxed, easy-going personality or environment. In popular culture, it is associated with beach culture, hippie ideals, and a carefree lifestyle.

How to Memorize "laid-back"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person reclining in a chair, with their feet up and a calm expression on their face. Visualize a beach scene with people lounging in the sun, enjoying a carefree lifestyle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'laid-back' with relaxation, calmness, and a carefree attitude.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Laid Back: Lazy And Calm, Basking Every Afternoon'.

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