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
  • Having snakes around is actually beneficial to gardening—many snakes feed on garden pests such as slugs and snails, and others prey on rodents.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
  • Old Coffee Coffee grounds are sometimes spread around gardens or mixed into the soil to enrich it and deter slugs, snails, and other pests.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
Definition of slugs
Noun
  • Unlike many conventional air defense systems, Titan-MS focuses on small drones that are difficult to detect with legacy equipment.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • Russia had launched a barrage of missiles and drones against Kyiv in the early hours of Monday, killing at least 19 people, authorities said.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of drones
Noun
  • Coffee grounds are also often used to deter slugs and snails, reduce weeds without chemicals, and even repel neighborhood strays.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 June 2026
  • Slugs and Snails Slugs and snails feed at night on damp areas of your tomato plant, chewing holes in leaves and fruit.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026
Definition of snails
Noun
  • With granny shorts, these soft loafers create a relaxed put still put-together look that’s ideal for those who love a classic vibe with a trendy twist.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026
  • Best of all, the midi’s length works with virtually any kind of shoe—from loafers to soft ballet flats to heeled flip-flops.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of loafers
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“Couch potatoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couch%20potatoes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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