an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
Recent Examples on the WebOne of the boots was a thigh-high style, while the other was a loafer style.—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024 Smith wears a Wales Bonner sweatshirt and pants, Gucci loafers
Photographed by Andy Jackson.—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024 In the image, Biles wore a white halter-style dress with layers of tulle ruffles, while Owens looked dapper in a slim-fitting tan suit and white loafers.—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024 Finish it off not with sneakers (long the easy way to dress down tailoring, now tired) but with classic loafers.—Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2024 They can easily be dressed up for work with a button-down blouse and loafers, or paired with sneakers and a simple tee for a more casual vibe.—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024 Try it with a plain black spaghetti strap dress or a cropped T-shirt and a tennis skirt paired with loafers.—Essence, 12 Apr. 2024 But, unlike her more attainable Banana suit set, Holmes’s calfskin loafers run for $800.—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024 Adapted by writer, director and creator Steven Zaillian, the series follows Ripley, who is sent to Italy to convince the affluent loafer Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn) to return stateside.—Jaden Thompson, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner
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