Huevón (en. Lazybones)

/weˈβon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A lazy person or someone who doesn't want to work.
That huevón doesn't do anything all day.
Ese huevón no hace nada en todo el día.
A friend or mate, used in a colloquial and friendly way.
What's up, huevón? Are we going to eat?
¿Qué onda, huevón? ¿Vamos a comer?
Foolish or reckless, in a derogatory context.
Don't be a huevón, that's not how it's done.
No seas huevón, eso no se hace así.

Etymology

It derives from the term 'huevo' in a colloquial context, referring to laziness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

street huevón
A person who is always around, usually inactive.
huevón de la calle
don't be a huevón
Don't be lazy or stupid.
no seas huevón
huevón but really chill
A lazy person, but nice.
huevón pero buena onda

Related Words

egg
Element of the body, used as a basis for the term.
huevo
slacker
Direct synonym referring to laziness.
vago
laziness
State of being lazy or inactive.
flojera

Slang Meanings

Someone who is always idle.
That huevón just stays home playing video games.
Ese huevón solo se queda en casa jugando videojuegos.
A term of camaraderie between friends.
See you, huevón, take care.
Nos vemos, huevón, cuídate.
Description of a person who doesn't make an effort.
I don't know how that huevón passed the exam.
No sé cómo esa huevón pasó el examen.