loafer
Translation
idler, bum, loafer (shoe)
Examples
He was a bit of a loafer and never had a job.
He was a bit of a loafer and never had a job.
She wore a pair of smart leather loafers.
She wore a pair of smart leather loafers.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) a lazy person, an idler He was a bit of a loafer.
((sth.)) a type of slip-on shoe She wore a pair of loafers.
Similar Words
Synonyms (person): idler, bum, slacker; Synonyms (shoe): moccasin, slip-on
Etymology
From the verb 'to loaf' (to idle). The shoe is named for its casual, slip-on style, suitable for 'loafing around'.
Memory Tips
A 'loafer' (person) likes to 'loaf' around. They might wear 'loafers' (shoes) because they are easy to slip on for a lazy lifestyle.