WOTD: Lackadaisical

Lackadaisical
- adj.

Pronunciation:
[lak-uh-DEY-zi-kuhl]

Definition:
1. without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt.
2. lazy; indolent: a lackadaisical fellow.

Etymology:
1768, from interjection lackadaisy "alas, alack" (1748), an alteration of lack-a-day (1690s), from alack the day. Hence, "given to crying 'lack-a-day,' vapidly sentimental." Sense probably altered by influence of lax. Related: Lackadaisically.

Quote with the word:
"If the English language made any sense, lackadaisical would have something to do with a shortage of flowers."
-Doug Larson

Ridiculous quote, but funny nonetheless. :)

Interesting word :)

I love this word, the way it sounds :)

Me, too! It's so haphazard. :D

I always, always, ALWAYS think of sloths when I hear this word.

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgpb2w4UTk1qfcaino1_500.jpg

"So.... tired....just...can't....move...."

Hahaha! YES!

I always said "laxadaisical". How lax, how lackadaisical of me.