Gandul

/ɡænˈduːl/ adjective

Definition

Lazy, idle, or sluggish; unwilling to work or exert oneself (used in Spanish and some English dialects).

Etymology

From Spanish gandul, possibly from a personal name or occupational term, though the exact origin is unclear. The word entered some English dialects through Spanish influence, particularly in the Americas.

Kelly Says

The word 'gandul' is interesting because it's one of those Spanish words that sometimes sneaks into English in certain regions, showing how languages borrow from each other especially in border areas!

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