an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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The supermodel debuted a brown cashmere coat, pairing it with straight-leg jeans, black loafers and a gold necklace.—Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024 With straight-leg jeans and leather shoes—like loafers, ballet flats, or pumps—they’re a textured alternative to the thinner, quieter knits in your fall capsule.—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024 All the high-end designers have a sling back or pump for dressier occasions and a classic loafer, like Jimmy Choo’s Marlow Diamond, pairs well with denim.—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Shonda Rhimes, who mostly works from her Connecticut home, is always wrapping herself in super-cozy sweaters (often paired with Gucci loafers) from St. John Knits, Chanel and Veronica Beard.—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 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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