an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Pair with effortless basics like a T-shirt, blazer, and loafer or boot.—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 May 2025 Leo was seen wearing simple black shoes — eschewing, as Francis did, the red loafers of the papacy preferred by some traditionalist popes.—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025 The ensemble was teamed with black shiny platform loafers.—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 May 2025 Usually low or mid-rise, and worn with loafers, ballet flats, or boots, the straight leg feels casual and low effort, without totally swamping you like some baggy jeans can.—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for loafer
Word History
Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner
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