an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Opt for loafers or pointed-toe pumps.—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026 Doors open to reveal invitees adorned in vintage millinery, seersucker suits, and Gucci loafers, some embellished with the colors of their jockey’s silks.—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026 Pair this dress with a chunky loafers for daytime and swap in strappy heels for the evening.—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 The mother-daughter duo both wore white ensembles, with Kourtney adding a pop of silver with her coat and Penelope going for luminous gold loafers.—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loafer
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Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner