CEFR B2

loafer

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: idler, lazybones, slacker, bum