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Lazy model, cast (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

workshy

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'lazy' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'model cast' is the wordplay.
'model' becomes 'work' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'cast' becomes 'shy' (both can mean to throw or fling).
'work'+'shy'='WORKSHY'

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(Other definitions for workshy that I've seen before include "Having malingering tendencies?" , "Lazy and idle" , "Avoiding labour, lazy" , "Inclined to laziness" , "Inclined to stay at home?" .)

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