Loafing: meaning, definitions and examples

Loafing is used when someone is being lazy and avoiding work. It has a slight negative connotation.

• He was caught loafing around the office instead of finishing his tasks

Laze is used when someone is relaxing and not doing much, usually in a leisurely way.

• She likes to laze around on weekends and read her favorite books

Lounge implies sitting or lying in a relaxed way, often used in the context of comfort and leisure.

• We decided to lounge by the pool all afternoon enjoying the sunshine

Idle refers to a state of doing nothing or being inactive. It can be used to describe machines or people.

• The workers were idle during the equipment malfunction

Lollygag is an informal word that means to spend time aimlessly or to dawdle.

• They were lollygagging by the lake instead of attending the meeting

Dawdle means to move or act too slowly, often wasting time and delaying progress.

• Stop dawdling and get ready for school; you’re going to be late!