an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Much to your point, most guys are in a sneaker or a loafer, so this is, like, a secret third thing.—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 June 2026 Easily style these pants with sneakers, ballet flats, sandals, or loafers.—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 The actress’ shoes go against the current trend of flat, minimalist leather loafers.—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 Driver loafers are traditionally meant for long road trips, as the soft, flexible outsole provides maximum grip on car pedals.—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for loafer
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Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner