couch potatoes

noun

plural of couch potato
as in slugs
a lazy person a couch potato who refused to budge no matter what needed to be done

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  1. slugs
  2. drones
  3. snails
  4. loafers
Noun
  • With the light load of powder that was behind them, these slugs couldn’t possibly have killed the tigress unless an extremely lucky shot had put them into a vital area at very close range.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Remember to bury the container deep enough to let the slugs in and out.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of slugs
Noun
  • Those drones are built for lightweight packages delivered directly to customers.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That concept matters because drones can impose an awkward cost exchange.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of drones
Noun
  • Zebra sharks tend to rest on reef floors, regulating bottom-dwelling prey such as snails, clams, crabs, shrimp and small fish, an important part of maintaining thriving ecosystems.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That includes September’s Aloha Festivals celebrating Hawaiian traditions and the annual Kāhuli Festival at the Bishop Museum in October, a unique family-friendly event spotlighting the vital role of Hawaiian land snails in preserving biodiversity.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of snails
Noun
  • The actress is partial to loafers, pumps, sandals, and, on occasion, athletic sneakers.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Amazon’s Deals section is overflowing with massive markdowns on snappy loafers from Skechers, Frye, LifeStride, Aerosoles, and other top brands.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of loafers
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