an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Wear them to work with a pair of cute loafers and a spring blouse, or dress them down with a tee and your favorite sneaks for a comfy-casual look.—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 There’s a matching harness with gold hardware layered over a white shirt paired with dark green loafers and accessories inspired by the jewelry and watch worn at the event.—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 Especially in the darker shades, these pants can totally pass as office-wear with a button-down shirt and loafers.—Eden Lichterman, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026 There are sneaker-heads, those with an enviable collection of loafers or flats, and others (like me) who love to walk around in a clog.—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loafer
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Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner