Song about zebra being idle (4)
I believe the answer is:
lazy
'idle' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
'song about zebra' is the wordplay.
'song' becomes 'lay' (poetic term for a song).
'about' is an insertion indicator.
'zebra' becomes 'z' (this might be a standard abbreviation I've not previously seen).
'lay' enclosing 'z' is 'LAZY'.
'being' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lazy that I've seen before include "Disinclined to work" , "Averse to exertion" , "Shiftless" , "Averse to labour" , "Slothful" .)