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loafer

/ˈləʊfə/ /ˈloʊfɚ/

Meanings
noun
An idle person.

Examples :

"My brother is a bit of a loafer; he spends most of his time playing video games instead of studying. "
character person attitude

Related Words

Illustration instead

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration resembling

resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration person

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

Illustration slipped

slipped verb

/slɪpt/

To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.

"The child slipped on the wet floor and fell. "

Illustration playing

playing verb

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

Illustration moccasin

moccasin noun

/ˈmɒkəsɪn/ /ˈmɑkəsɪn/

A traditional Native North American shoe, usually without a heel or sole, made of a piece of deerskin or other soft leather turned up at the edges which are either stitched together at the top of the shoe, or sewn to a vamp (a piece covering the top of the foot).

"The grandmother carefully crafted a moccasin from a piece of soft deerskin for her granddaughter. "

Illustration hurried

hurried adjective

/ˈhʌɹid/ /ˈhɝid/

Done in a hurry; rushed.

"She hurried to school this morning because she was late. "

Illustration prowling

prowling verb

/ˈpɹaʊlɪŋ/

To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.

"The cat was prowling around the kitchen, hoping to find a dropped piece of food. "

Illustration brother

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

Illustration leather

leather noun

/ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/

A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

"My new jacket is made of soft leather. "