loafer
|loaf/er|
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/ˈloʊfər/
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/ˈləʊfə/
idle or slip-on shoe
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loafer' originates from German, specifically the word 'läufer,' where 'lauf-' meant 'to run.'
Historical Evolution
'läufer' transformed into the English word 'loafer,' initially referring to a person who idles or avoids work.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'idler,' but over time it also came to refer to a type of shoe.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of slip-on shoe, typically made of leather, without laces or fastenings.
He wore a pair of brown loafers to the meeting.
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Noun 2
a person who avoids work or spends time idly.
He's known as a loafer who never finishes his tasks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45