loafing

American

[lohf-ing] / ˈloʊf ɪŋ /

noun

the act or state of passing time in an idle, lazy, or relaxed way.

adjective

passing time in an idle, lazy, or relaxed way.

Example Sentences

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One of the reasons a steakhouse is such a prime place to order meatloaf is simple: the meat they are loafing is usually excellent.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Walt Whitman inspired a former teacher’s fascination with loafing.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024

Singer-songwriter popularized beach bum soft rock with “Margaritaville” and turned a celebration of loafing into a billion-dollar empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2023

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

They were living, loafing proof that the White House was a home.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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