as in slug
a lazy person
an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Recent Examples of loafer
That’s where an elegant loafer comes in.
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 June 2026
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
Their top picks for the best walking shoes for summer include sneakers, sandals, wedges, and loafers from brands like Dr. Scholl’s, Vionic, Skechers, and Hoka.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Track shorts with a relaxed fit feel especially fitting for the occasion, particularly when paired with a summer-weight cardigan and trendy loafers.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 June 2026
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 June 2026
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
Their top picks for the best walking shoes for summer include sneakers, sandals, wedges, and loafers from brands like Dr. Scholl’s, Vionic, Skechers, and Hoka.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Track shorts with a relaxed fit feel especially fitting for the occasion, particularly when paired with a summer-weight cardigan and trendy loafers.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loafer
Noun
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Although the scent of mint is deeply appealing to most human noses, many pests don’t like the smell or taste of mint – including slugs and snails.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Hand remove the slugs to eliminate them from your plants.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The department has used both drones and its structural firefighting robot in its efforts to extinguish the Boyle Heights fire.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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In May 2026 the Royal Australian Navy awarded it its first international defense contract, ordering P4 Transwing drones for autonomous maritime logistics, with an option on larger P5 models from 2027.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Noun
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For those caught unaware, the flies will also happily lay eggs in convenient openings such as the nose, mouth, ears, eyes, and even the bum, if available.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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The Kings will inevitably be criticized for making a series of bad decisions and bum deals while Fox, Barnes and Brown grace the game’s grandest stage a year after being cast off under questionable circumstances.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Keeping Away Pests The alluring smell of a fresh cup of joe does not have the same effect on insects and pests like snails and slugs.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Colorful flowers tower over guests, butterflies are as big as birds and snails and bumblebees crawl and buzz along the walls.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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His discoveries promise to upset the gaming tables of every school of thought that wagers on new and untested art for idlers’ rewards: the love of novelty, the will to make or unmake reputations, the wish to be hip or au courant.—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
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Their name exudes the essence of an idler and slacker, but women’s loafers themselves are quite the opposite.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Harper's BAZAAR,
19 Jan. 2023
Noun
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And its 25-year-old Adrenaline GTS is no slouch either.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Cape Verde qualified by winning a group that included African powers Cameroon, so this team is no slouch.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Scar then proceeds to desolate the kingdom, with the help of hyenas, while Simba, in exile, grows up to become a pleasure-hunting, grub-eating sluggard.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
19 July 2019
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Clearly, supervision at your job is lax, and your sluggard classmate is taking advantage of that.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2017
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Marlon's Shorty Meeks is in his 25th year of high school, but has made millions as a layabout live-streamer.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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When layabout postman Jesper gets assigned to the frozen town of Smeerensburg with an ultimatum to process 6,000 letters, a reclusive toymaker might be his only hope.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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“Loafer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loafer. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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