as in slugs
a lazy person
an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Recent Examples of loafers
The town also has a pied piper of the purity police (Ana Gasteyer, in peak form) and a light-in-his-loafers mayor (Brad Oscar), who has a conveniently daft wife (Ann Harada, reprising her role from the series).
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Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Finish with a pendant necklace and minimalist leather loafers.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The blazer, light-wash jeans, striped shirt, and classic black loafers combine effortlessly to create the perfect smart-casual look.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
Among the popular styles are loafers, clogs, and lace-free slip-ons.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
If you’re headed to the office, wear it with trousers and loafers for a polished spring look.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
To make this update easy, Nordstrom Rack dropped prices on hundreds of sneakers, sandals, loafers, and heels ahead of spring, and the best deals are up to 79 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Produced in India, the collection features boots, loafers, mary janes and more.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
With everything from refined fisherman sandals and opera pumps to raffia loafers and classic Chelsea boots, there is truly something to suit any style.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Finish with a pendant necklace and minimalist leather loafers.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The blazer, light-wash jeans, striped shirt, and classic black loafers combine effortlessly to create the perfect smart-casual look.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
Among the popular styles are loafers, clogs, and lace-free slip-ons.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
If you’re headed to the office, wear it with trousers and loafers for a polished spring look.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
To make this update easy, Nordstrom Rack dropped prices on hundreds of sneakers, sandals, loafers, and heels ahead of spring, and the best deals are up to 79 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Produced in India, the collection features boots, loafers, mary janes and more.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
With everything from refined fisherman sandals and opera pumps to raffia loafers and classic Chelsea boots, there is truly something to suit any style.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loafers
Noun
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Cutworms, slugs, and snails are among the creatures that could be deterred.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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In dense plantings, marigolds can also attract spider mites, slugs and aphids.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Shamim Mafi is charged in a federal complaint with brokering the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses and millions of rounds of ammunition manufactured by Iran and sold to Sudan.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Iran rebuilds stockpile of missiles and drones A senior Iranian military official said Iran has begun rebuilding its stockpile of weapons and munitions as the two-week ceasefire nears to expire, state media reported.—
Azhar Sukri,Terri Cullen,Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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Brassicas such as broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are usually hit hard by pests, including slugs, snails, and cabbage loopers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Cutworms, slugs, and snails are among the creatures that could be deterred.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For ski bums looking to hit the Colorado slopes without slogging through I-70 traffic, there’s no better destination than Winter Park.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Expensive trip to modern backcountry huts Backcountry skiing is no longer just for ski bums.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And typically, Wegmann added, those units are occupied by productive, working adults, not layabouts or career criminals leeching off the system, as the old narrative goes.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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As the story begins, Mary and Boo are neighbors, unemployed millennial layabouts who rarely leave their rooms.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From top to bottom the team has few slouches and the play of the top pair in particular is driving things.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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As the defending state Division 1 champions, the Cougars are no slouches.—
Mitch Stephens,
San Francisco Chronicle,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Loafers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loafers. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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