loafer (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊfər/

Definition

A person who avoids work and spends their time idly; a lazy person.

Examples

• He was often called a loafer by his neighbors because he never seemed to have a job.

• The park bench was a popular spot for loafers to sit and watch the world go by.

• Instead of being a loafer, she decided to volunteer her time to a local charity.

Synonyms of loafer

Words with a similar meaning to loafer:

• idler
• lazybones
• slacker
• bum

Antonyms of loafer

Words with the opposite meaning to loafer:

• worker
• industrious person

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