Faineant
//ˈfeɪniənt// noun
noun ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An irresponsible or lazy person.
Adjective
- 1 disinclined to work or exertion wordnet
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From Old French fay neant, alteration of feignant (“idler”), present participle of feindre, modelled on fait (“does”) + neant (“nothing”).
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