Loafer

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊfər/

Loafer (noun)

  1. A person who avoids work or effort.
  2. A type of shoe without laces, easy to put on.

Examples

  • The loafer spent the day lounging on the couch.
  • She called him a loafer for avoiding chores.

Common collocations: idle loafer, lazy loafer, accuse of being a loafer, leather loafers, wear loafers

Synonyms of Loafer

Informal

Neutral

Antonyms of Loafer

  • someone who is industrious
  • someone who accomplishes goals