noun

loafer

loafer, slip-on shoe, idler

He bought a new pair of leather loafers.

He bought a new pair of leather loafers.

His uncle is a loafer who never works.

His uncle is a loafer who never works.

((a pair of loafers)) a type of shoe He wears a pair of loafers.

((sb. is a loafer)) (sb.) is a lazy person Don't be such a loafer.

Synonyms (person): idler, slacker; Synonyms (shoe): slip-on, moccasin

From the verb 'to loaf' (to be idle). The shoe is named for its slip-on, casual style, suggesting 'loafing'.

A 'loafer' (person) likes to 'loaf around' wearing 'loafers' (shoes) because they are easy to slip on.

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