an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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For men, chunky loafers, caps, patterned scarves, and structured satchels will polish off any look.—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025 For shoes that complete any work outfit, opt for classic loafers, a shoe that Dakota Johnson, Jane Fonda, and other celebs have stepped out in recently.—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025 Finishing the ensemble were pointed black loafers, complete with buckle embellishments.—Essence, 16 Sep. 2025 And Yang was, otherwise, tuxedo-ready in black wool cigarette pants, cummerbund and loafers.—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for loafer
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Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner
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