Faineant definition
One who is lazy or idle.
noun
Given to doing nothing; lazy.
adjective
Lazy; idle.
adjective
A lazy, idle person.
noun
Alternative spelling of faineant.
noun
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
faineant
Plural:
fainants, faineantsOrigin of faineant
- French alteration (influenced by fait néant does nothing) of Old French faignant idler from present participle of faindre, feindre to feign feign
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition