Loafer
(noun)
- 1. A person who avoids work or effort.
- 2. A type of shoe that is comfortable and slip-on, typically made of leather or suede.
Origin:
Earlier loffer, from dialect loff, lof loaf, from old english lāf loaf, from lāfan to allow to remain.
Examples:
- 1. He was considered a loafer and not respected by his peers.
- 2. The loafers are comfortable shoes for walking.
- 3. The loafers have a moccasin-like construction and often feature tassels or a penny-keeper detail.
- 4. Loafers are considered as a casual shoe, and are typically worn without socks.
- 5. The loafers are an ideal shoe for summer, as they allow the feet to breathe.