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Laggard Definition & Meaning

laggard
adjective
  1. wasting time
noun
  1. someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

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What does laggard mean?
wasting time someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
What part of speech is laggard?
Laggard is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does laggard have?
Laggard has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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