Symbol of laziness (5)
I believe the answer is:
sloth
'symbol of laziness' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sloth that I've seen before include "one of a deadly collection" , "One's often suspended from tree" , "One hangs a lot" , "Lethargy" , "Idleness" .)