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loafing

[ˈloʊfɪŋ]

loafing Definition

  • 1spending time doing nothing
  • 2avoiding work or responsibility

Using loafing: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was caught loafing around the office instead of working.

  • Example

    I spent the whole day loafing on the couch.

  • Example

    The manager warned the employees against loafing during work hours.

loafing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with loafing

  • spending time aimlessly or without purpose

    Example

    She spent the entire weekend loafing about the house.

  • spending time idly or in a lazy manner

    Example

    The teenagers were just loafing around the park, not doing anything productive.

  • not working or being productive while on the clock

    Example

    The boss fired him for loafing on the job and not meeting his targets.

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Summary: loafing in Brief

'Loafing' [ˈloʊfɪŋ] refers to spending time doing nothing or avoiding work or responsibility. It is often used to describe someone who is idle or lazy, as in 'He was caught loafing around the office instead of working.' 'Loafing' can also be used in phrases like 'loafing about' or 'loafing around,' which mean spending time aimlessly or idly.