Loafer: meaning, definitions and examples

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loafer

 

[ หˆlษ™สŠfษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

casual attire

A loafer is a type of shoe that is slip-on and casual in style. Loafers are typically made of leather and have a low heel. They are often worn without socks and are popular for a relaxed, yet fashionable look.

Synonyms

casual shoe, moccasin, slip-on shoe

Examples of usage

  • He wore a pair of loafers to the casual Friday office meeting.
  • She slipped on her loafers before heading out for a leisurely walk.
  • The loafer has become a staple in men's and women's wardrobes.
Context #2 | Noun

idle person

Informally, a loafer can also refer to a person who is lazy or avoids work. This use of the term is often derogatory and implies a lack of ambition or productivity.

Synonyms

idler, lazybones, slacker

Examples of usage

  • He's just a loafer who sits around all day playing video games.
  • Don't be a loafer and help out with the chores.

Translations

Translations of the word "loafer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น preguiรงoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฒเคธเฅ€ เคตเฅเคฏเค•เฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Faulenzer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemalas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nierรณb

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ ใ‘่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paresseux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ holgazรกn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tembel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ์œผ๋ฆ„๋ฑ…์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุณูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lenoch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ leลˆoch

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‡’ๆฑ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lenivec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา›ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nbษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flojo

Etymology

The term 'loafer' originated in the mid-1930s in the United States. It was derived from the verb 'to loaf,' meaning to be idle or lazy. The shoe style known as a loafer was named for its slip-on design and association with leisurely activities. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass both the shoe and the derogatory reference to a lazy person.

See also: loaf, loafers, loafing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,576 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.