as in slugs
a lazy person
an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Recent Examples of loafers
When styled with a bit of ladylike tweed, loafers or ballet flats, and a whole lot of pearls, slouchy pants embody a whole new vibe.
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Throw on a pair of loafers and a brooch for good measure.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 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
On Instagram, the Babygirl actress posted a photo from her vacation in Chile wearing a dark-wash, wide-leg pair styled with a tweed blazer, loafers, and a baseball cap.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Style it with wide-leg lounge pants for an easy at-home outfit or wear it with trousers and loafers for an office-ready look.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Key elements of the mystery include a dead rabbit, a live frog, a pair of loafers, a rifle, a milk bottle, and a millionaire who comes to town in a chauffeured limousine.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Vionic Caitlin Loafer Every closet needs at least one pair of classic loafers.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 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
Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Throw on a pair of loafers and a brooch for good measure.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 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
On Instagram, the Babygirl actress posted a photo from her vacation in Chile wearing a dark-wash, wide-leg pair styled with a tweed blazer, loafers, and a baseball cap.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Style it with wide-leg lounge pants for an easy at-home outfit or wear it with trousers and loafers for an office-ready look.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Key elements of the mystery include a dead rabbit, a live frog, a pair of loafers, a rifle, a milk bottle, and a millionaire who comes to town in a chauffeured limousine.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Vionic Caitlin Loafer Every closet needs at least one pair of classic loafers.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loafers
Noun
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Coffee grounds are also often used to deter slugs and snails, reduce weeds without chemicals, and even repel neighborhood strays.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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Garden snakes have important roles in your landscape, eating insects and invertebrates such as slugs and providing food for birds of prey such as hawks and owls.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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In total, Russia launched more than 370 drones and 21 missiles overnight, with other targets including Sumy and Chernihiv, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The matériel includes drones, helicopters, platforms, spare parts and support systems.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Its gritty texture helps repel pests like slugs and snails from your garden.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026
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The snails have to breathe somehow.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
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In later years, the shearling coat in its more Western iteration became a fashion statement beloved by hippies and boho ski bums, and was notably worn with great aplomb by Robert Redford in the 1969 classic Downhill Racer.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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The level of luxury she’s introduced with Barracuda is a stark contrast to the humbler quarters generally associated with backpackers and itinerant surf bums, which still make up the majority of Itacaré’s lodging options.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
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Not surprisingly, some colonists preferred to be layabouts.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Broncos have been no slouches on defense, either.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Loafers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loafers. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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