loafer

noun
UK: /ˈləʊfər/
US: /ˈloʊfər/

  1. A person who avoids work or activity; an idler.

    1. He's such a loafer, always sleeping.
    2. The boss warned the loafer to improve his work ethic immediately.

  2. A type of slip-on shoe, typically made of leather, without laces or buckles.

    1. I wear loafers when I am at home.
    2. She paired her jeans with comfortable leather loafers for a casual look.

Synonyms

idler slacker bum lounger
loafer intransitive-verb

  1. To spend time doing nothing; to idle.

    1. He likes to loafer around all day.
    2. During the summer, they would loafer on the beach, enjoying the sun.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "loafer" in English means: A person who avoids work or activity; an idler., A type of slip-on shoe, typically made of leather, without laces or buckles..

The phonetic transcription of "loafer" is /ˈləʊfər/ in British English and /ˈloʊfər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "loafer": idler, slacker, bum, lounger.

Example usage of "loafer": "He's such a loafer, always sleeping.". More examples on the page.