Lusk Meaning in English
word
ˈɫəsk
LUHSK
lʌsk
LUSK
Definition
A rare or dialect word meaning a lazy or idle person, someone who avoids work or effort.
Usage & Nuances
"Lusk" is archaic and mostly used in regional British dialects. It is not common in modern English and may be unfamiliar or sound old-fashioned. Usually used as a noun to describe a lazy person.
Spanish: haragán - perezoso (persona)Portuguese (BR): preguiçoso (pessoa) - mandriãoPortuguese (PT): preguiçoso (pessoa) - mandriãoChinese (Simplified): 懒汉 - 懒人Chinese (Traditional): 懶漢 - 懶人Hindi: आलसी व्यक्तिArabic: كسول (شخص) - خاملBengali: আলসে - কর্মবিমুখ ব্যক্তিRussian: ленивец - бездельникJapanese: 怠け者Vietnamese: người lười biếngKorean: 게으름뱅이Turkish: tembel - miskinUrdu: سست آدمی - کاہلIndonesian: pemalas
Example Sentences
He called his brother a lusk for sleeping all day.
basic
Nobody wanted to work with the lusk in the group.
basic
The old man called the young workers lusks for standing around.
basic
After lunch, I felt like a real lusk and didn't want to do anything.
natural
Don't be such a lusk—help us clean up after the party!
natural
Back in my day, a lusk wouldn't last a week at this job.
natural