Loafer — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈlō-fər/ loaf·er

Meaning & Definition of Loafer

Loafer (noun)

  1. one that loafs, idler
  2. a low step-in shoe

Loafer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a lazy person

    "an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything"

    similar: couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, lazybones, lotus-eater, slouch, slug, slugabed, sluggard
    related: bum, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, crawler, creeper, dawdler, laggard, putterer, slowpoke, snail, stick-in-the-mud, straggler, clock-watcher, goldbrick, malingerer, shirker, slacker, dallier, lingerer, loiterer, loller, lounger, saunterer, delayer, procrastinator, dropout, quitter
    opposite: doer, go-ahead, go-getter, hummer, hustler, self-starter
    near: achiever, comer, highflier, live wire, powerhouse

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Loafer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Loafer:

couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, lazybones, lotus-eater, slouch, slug, slugabed, sluggard

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Loafer

Words with the opposite meaning of Loafer:

doer, go-ahead, go-getter, hummer, hustler, self-starter

Related Words for Loafer

bum, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, crawler, creeper, dawdler, laggard, putterer, slowpoke, snail, stick-in-the-mud, straggler, clock-watcher, goldbrick, malingerer, shirker, slacker, dallier, lingerer, loiterer, loller, lounger, saunterer, delayer, procrastinator, dropout, quitter

Near Antonyms of Loafer

achiever, comer, highflier, live wire, powerhouse

Origin & Etymology of Loafer

perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner

First known use: 1830

Words & Phrases Containing Loafer

penny loafer

Frequently Asked Questions about Loafer

What does "Loafer" mean?

"Loafer" means one that loafs, idler. As a noun, it is defined as: one that loafs, idler.

What is another word for "Loafer"?

Other words for "Loafer" include couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, lazybones and lotus-eater. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Loafer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Loafer"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Loafer". Common alternatives include couch potato, deadbeat, do-nothing, drone, idler, layabout, lazybones, lotus-eater, slouch and slug.

What is the opposite of "Loafer"?

Antonyms of "Loafer" include doer, go-ahead, go-getter, hummer, hustler and self-starter. Near antonyms include achiever, comer, highflier and live wire.

How do you use "Loafer" in a sentence?

Examples of "Loafer" in a sentence: "an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything".

Is "Loafer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Loafer" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Loafer"?

"Loafer" is pronounced /ˈlō-fər/ and divided into syllables as loaf·er.

What is the origin of the word "Loafer"?

"Loafer" comes from perhaps short for landloafer, from German Landläufer tramp, from Land + Läufer runner. First known use: 1830.