an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Wear with a classic black loafer and a shoulder bag for that off-duty model vibe.—Dino Bonačić, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026 Leather loafers, a chain pendant necklace, and designer sunnies keep things current—the Rih way.—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026 But because each one has something slightly unique about it—see the jacket’s buttery leather, the denim’s white color, and the loafer’s backless silhouette—the sum of its parts is quite striking.—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026 Dress it up with white trousers and loafers, or keep it casual with your favorite jeans.—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loafer
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Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner