do-nothings
ɪŋ noun
1.
a person who chooses to do nothing; a lazy or worthless person.
adjective
2.
characterized by inability or unwillingness to initiate action, work toward a goal, assume responsibility, or the like: a do-nothing government.
Origin:
1570–80
1570–80
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| do-nothing | |
adjective | |
| 1. | characterized by inability or unwillingness to work toward a goal or assume responsibility; "a do-nothing government" |
noun | |
| 1. | person who does no work; "a lazy bum" [syn: idler] |
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Do-nothings
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