as in slug
a lazy person
an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Recent Examples of loafer
Flat Shoes Ultra flat shoes were an unexpected trend that popped up on the spring 2025 runways in an array of styles like loafers, slippers and boat shoes.
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Layla Ilchi, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
For footwear, the model opted for low-profile black loafers worn with white socks, naturally.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025
The hem is wide enough to be worn with boots, loafers, sneakers, and heels.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Paired with a classic black knit top and understated loafers, this outfit strikes a balance between professional and comfortable—ideal for Clare’s dynamic workday.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
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Layla Ilchi, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
For footwear, the model opted for low-profile black loafers worn with white socks, naturally.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025
The hem is wide enough to be worn with boots, loafers, sneakers, and heels.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Paired with a classic black knit top and understated loafers, this outfit strikes a balance between professional and comfortable—ideal for Clare’s dynamic workday.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loafer
Noun
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Rats are infected with these L3 larvae by eating an infected slug or snail.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Feb. 2025
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Vera appears to exist on chips, crisps, biscuits and the (more than) occasional slug of whiskey from a tea cup.—
Mary McNamara,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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No one was hurt when the two drones slammed into fields in the country's south.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.—
Kimberley Snaith,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2024
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Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
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In addition to the proliferation of devices, Diamond noted new twists on K-beauty such as vegan alternatives to popular Korean ingredients like snail mucin.—
Faye Brookman,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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Red-eared slider turtles may chow down on earthworms, snails, slugs and leafy greens, according to VCA Animal Hospitals.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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His discoveries promise to upset the gaming tables of every school of thought that wagers on new and untested art for idlers’ rewards: the love of novelty, the will to make or unmake reputations, the wish to be hip or au courant.—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
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Their name exudes the essence of an idler and slacker, but women’s loafers themselves are quite the opposite.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Harper's BAZAAR,
19 Jan. 2023
Noun
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The Kansas City defense is no slouch either, and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has struggled at times when pressured.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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Tunguska was less dramatic, but was no slouch in terms of damage.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Scar then proceeds to desolate the kingdom, with the help of hyenas, while Simba, in exile, grows up to become a pleasure-hunting, grub-eating sluggard.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
19 July 2019
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Clearly, supervision at your job is lax, and your sluggard classmate is taking advantage of that.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2017
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In Yancheng, in eastern China, the police have checked karaoke bars, rental housing and hotels for potential layabouts.—
Vivian Wang,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Republicans consistently slander disability recipients as malingerers and layabouts.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Nov. 2024
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“Loafer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loafer. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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