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English word origin

Etymology of laze

Back-formation from lazy.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To be lazy, waste time. · To pass time relaxing; to relax, lounge.

noun

An instance of lazing. · Laziness.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Back-formation from lazy.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Acidic steam created when super-hot lava contacts salt water.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Blend of lava + haze.

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  • Blend componentlavaen
  • Blend componenthazeen
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