loafing
Americannoun
adjective
Example Sentences
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Proof of that is in the presence of Meghan’s beloved beagle Guy, still loafing in the corner as our host roasts chicken and throws together caramelized onion tarts.
From Salon • Aug. 27, 2025
Walt Whitman inspired a former teacher’s fascination with loafing.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024
But after a year and a half of loafing around the Roku home menu, my brain is eager for cultural engagement that requires the participation of my body.
From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2021
Dubois probably hastened the trade by loafing in the first period of Thursday’s loss to Tampa Bay.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2021
A dozen boys were loafing there on the grass after dinner, and a kitchen rattle from the wing of one of the buildings accompanied their talk.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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