Loafer
noun
A type of simple leather shoe without laces that is easy to get on and off.
He put on his loafers to go for a walk in the mall
Often appears as...
- slip-on loafers
- leather loafers
noun
A person who is lazy and does not want to work.
He spent the day like a loafer, doing nothing but watching TV
Often appears as...
- lazy loafer
- good-for-nothing loafer
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A type of simple leather shoe without laces that is easy to get on and off.
He put on his loafers to go for a walk in the mall
Often appears as...
- slip-on loafers
- leather loafers
noun
A person who is lazy and does not want to work.
He spent the day like a loafer, doing nothing but watching TV
Often appears as...
- lazy loafer
- good-for-nothing loafer
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Shoe Context
Use 'loafer' for footwear when discussing options that are both comfortable and fashionable.
Choosing a pair of loafers would complement your casual outfit nicely.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Wear
'Loafer' shoes are often worn for informal occasions due to their slip-on design.
For the barbecue, just wear some jeans and loafers.
Pro Tip 3/3Not For Athletics
Loafers are not suitable for activities requiring much movement; they're for style and comfort.
You shouldn't wear loafers to play soccer; you need proper sports shoes.
Pro Tip 1/3Shoe Context
Use 'loafer' for footwear when discussing options that are both comfortable and fashionable.
Choosing a pair of loafers would complement your casual outfit nicely.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Wear
'Loafer' shoes are often worn for informal occasions due to their slip-on design.
For the barbecue, just wear some jeans and loafers.
Pro Tip 3/3Not For Athletics
Loafers are not suitable for activities requiring much movement; they're for style and comfort.
You shouldn't wear loafers to play soccer; you need proper sports shoes.
Pro Tip 1/3Shoe Context
Use 'loafer' for footwear when discussing options that are both comfortable and fashionable.
Choosing a pair of loafers would complement your casual outfit nicely.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Wear
'Loafer' shoes are often worn for informal occasions due to their slip-on design.
For the barbecue, just wear some jeans and loafers.
Pro Tip 3/3Not For Athletics
Loafers are not suitable for activities requiring much movement; they're for style and comfort.
You shouldn't wear loafers to play soccer; you need proper sports shoes.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 308 PIPE...
sir Oh looks good and I'm not sure I'll be talking about leopards myself I'll be talking about lions I mean I got better chances of seeing lions and leopards although once in a while we get surprises and we bump into loafers like the other day I saw that chef a tree may lay upon and I was very excited well my
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 308 PIPE...
sir Oh looks good and I'm not sure I'll be talking about leopards myself I'll be talking about lions I mean I got better chances of seeing lions and leopards although once in a while we get surprises and we bump into loafers like the other day I saw that chef a tree may lay upon and I was very excited well my
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Quote examples
Robert Hughes
Australian Critic
A determined soul will do more with a rusty monkey wrench than a loafer will accomplish with all the tools in a machine shop.
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Glen Campbell
American Musician
Our dad taught us not to be a loafer and a slough-off, that you don't blame somebody else for your misfortunes.
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Reggie Jackson
American Athlete
I'm human and I've played my butt off for ten years. I'm not a loafer, I'm not a jerk, I'm a baseball player.
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Karl Kraus
Austrian Writer
Democracy divides people into workers and loafers. It makes no provision for those who have no time to work.
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Mia Sara
American Actress
My style was nostalgic and involved pearls and penny loafers, always with the pennies in them.
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Alex Turner
English Musician
There's something about a Gucci loafer kicking on a fuzz pedal.
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Ben Howland
American Coach
I wear Johnston & Murphy, not penny loafers.
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Kin Hubbard
American Journalist
A loafer always has the correct time.
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Lamar Jackson
American Athlete
I don't wear socks with loafers!
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Lil Yachty
American Musician
I like penny loafers.
Quote examples
Robert Hughes
Australian Critic
A determined soul will do more with a rusty monkey wrench than a loafer will accomplish with all the tools in a machine shop.
Quote examples
Glen Campbell
American Musician
Our dad taught us not to be a loafer and a slough-off, that you don't blame somebody else for your misfortunes.
Quote examples
Reggie Jackson
American Athlete
I'm human and I've played my butt off for ten years. I'm not a loafer, I'm not a jerk, I'm a baseball player.
Quote examples
Karl Kraus
Austrian Writer
Democracy divides people into workers and loafers. It makes no provision for those who have no time to work.
Quote examples
Mia Sara
American Actress
My style was nostalgic and involved pearls and penny loafers, always with the pennies in them.
Quote examples
Alex Turner
English Musician
There's something about a Gucci loafer kicking on a fuzz pedal.
Quote examples
Ben Howland
American Coach
I wear Johnston & Murphy, not penny loafers.
Quote examples
Kin Hubbard
American Journalist
A loafer always has the correct time.
Quote examples
Lamar Jackson
American Athlete
I don't wear socks with loafers!
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Lil Yachty
American Musician
I like penny loafers.
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