an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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For men, the Salon Loafer is a distinctly Chavarria interpretation of a 1970s Cuban-heel loafer, while the Antonio Boot is a slim, refined silhouette finished with a Cuban heel.—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026 Throw on a pair of loafers and a brooch for good measure.—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026 The slip-on loafer style is comfortable right out of the box and has a luxe suede exterior.—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026 Skepta leaned into the timeless male uniform—a black sweater layered over a white-collared shirt, baggy jeans, and loafers—proving that classics endure for a reason.—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loafer
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Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner