Loafed: meaning, definitions and examples
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loafed
[ loʊft ]
informal activity
To loaf means to spend time doing nothing or to idle away time. It is often associated with a relaxed or lazy behavior where one avoids work or strenuous activity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- On weekends, I like to loaf around the house.
- He spent the afternoon loafing at the park.
- Instead of studying, she loafed with her friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "loafed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vaguejou
🇮🇳 आलसी रहा
🇩🇪 faulenzte
🇮🇩 bermalas-malas
🇺🇦 лінивствував
🇵🇱 leniuchował
🇯🇵 だらだらしていた
🇫🇷 paressait
🇪🇸 holgazaneó
🇹🇷 tembellik yaptı
🇰🇷 게으름을 피웠다
🇸🇦 تسكع
🇨🇿 flákal se
🇸🇰 flákal sa
🇨🇳 无所事事
🇸🇮 lenaril
🇮🇸 létur sér leiðast
🇰🇿 еріншектік жасаған
🇬🇪 ზარმაცი იყო
🇦🇿 tənbəllik etdi
🇲🇽 holgazaneó
Etymology
The word 'loaf' comes from the Old English term 'hlaef', which referred to a flat, round piece of bread. Over time, the notion of 'loafing' developed from the idea of 'loaf' similarly suggesting a sense of leisure. In the 19th century, the use of loaf as a verb to describe laziness or idleness emerged, tying back to the idea of bread – often seen as a basic need – being readily available while one rests or avoids work. The link between food and idleness presents a cultural narrative that connects sustenance with moments of relaxation, leading to the modern colloquialism that we understand today.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,545, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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