What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sleepyhead
Example
My sister is such a sleepyhead, she can sleep for hours. [sleepyhead: noun]
Example
I feel so sleepyhead today, I didn't get enough rest last night. [sleepyhead: adjective]
loafer
Example
He's such a loafer, he never helps with anything around the house. [loafer: noun]
Example
She spent the whole day loafing around the house, watching TV. [loafing: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Loafer is more commonly used than sleepyhead in everyday language. Loafer is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while sleepyhead is less common and refers specifically to sleepiness.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sleepyhead and loafer?
Neither sleepyhead nor loafer are formal words and should be avoided in formal writing or speech.
