an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
Recent Examples on the WebAdding a pair of sunglasses elevates the look and so would a pair of loafers to keep it dressier.—Essence, 21 June 2024 His outfit was paired with slim-fit black trousers and white loafers.—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 18 June 2024 The actor, 42, stepped out to the New York City event in a waist-length tuxedo jacket with a bow on the left shoulder, wide-leg trousers, platform loafers and a watch with a vibrant red face.—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024 On a warm Wednesday afternoon in March, a team of Colleyville property investors, clad in loafers and dress shirts, filed into Fort Worth’s city hall chamber with an ambitious proposal.—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for loafer
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Word History
Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner
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