an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Diaz gave the oversized suit trend an all-white spin on Friday, once again shirking heels in favor of square-toed black loafers—which are quickly becoming one of the most popular shoes of 2025.—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025 Piana took umbrage over Viola Milano’s Capri and City loafers, pointing out among other similarities the shoes’ nearly identical white rubber soles.—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025 Chloé’s chic loafer will be your new go-to for work, while Vince’s black leather boot is an everyday must.—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024 Romeo, 22, clad himself in a leather jacket, trousers and olive green loafers and Cruz, 19, sported a sweater, brown slacks and lace-up shoes.—Michelle Lee, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loafer
Word History
Etymology
perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner
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