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loafer

[ˈləʊfə(r)]

loafer Definition

  • 1a person who is lazy and avoids work
  • 2a type of comfortable slip-on shoe

Using loafer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "loafer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He's a loafer who never does anything productive.

  • Example

    She spent the day lounging around in her loafers.

  • Example

    I need to buy a new pair of loafers for work.

loafer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for loafer

Antonyms for loafer

  • hard worker
  • diligent person

Idioms Using loafer

  • put one's feet up (and be a loafer)

    to relax and do nothing

    Example

    After a long day at work, he likes to put his feet up and be a loafer for a while.

  • a loafer and a spender

    a person who is lazy and spends money recklessly

    Example

    He's not just a loafer, he's also a spender, which is why he's always broke.

  • a loafer's paradise

    a place where one can relax and do nothing

    Example

    The beach is a loafer's paradise, with its warm sand and gentle waves.

Phrases with loafer

  • a type of loafer shoe with a strap across the front that has a slit into which a penny can be inserted

    Example

    He wore his penny loafers to the party.

  • a type of loafer shoe with tassels on the front

    Example

    He prefers to wear tassel loafers with his suits.

  • a type of loafer shoe with a rubber sole that is designed for driving

    Example

    She always wears her driving loafers when she goes on road trips.

Origins of loafer

from 'loaf', meaning 'idle person'

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Summary: loafer in Brief

The term 'loafer' [ˈləʊfə(r)] refers to a person who is lazy and avoids work. It can also refer to a type of comfortable slip-on shoe, such as penny loafers or tassel loafers. Phrases like 'put one's feet up (and be a loafer)' and 'a loafer's paradise' denote relaxation and idleness. 'Loafer' is often used informally to describe someone who is lazy or unproductive.