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(Entry 1 of 3)

as in inactive, lethargic

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loafing

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Synonyms & Antonyms of loafing (Entry 2 of 3)

as in lounging, dallying

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loafing

verb
present participle of loaf

Synonyms & Antonyms of loafing (Entry 3 of 3)

to spend time doing nothing
  • the kind of sultry August afternoon that makes you just want to loaf

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“Loafing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loafing. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.

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