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faineant

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1. faineant - Noun

2. faineant - Adjective

3. faineant - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Doing nothing; shiftless.

A do-nothing; an idle fellow; a sluggard.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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faineant kings under whose rule the country languished Source: Internet

an indolent hanger-on Source: Internet

too lazy to wash the dishes Source: Internet

shiftless idle youth Source: Internet

slothful employees Source: Internet

the unemployed are not necessarily work-shy Source: Internet

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