loafing

American  

[lohf-ing] / ˈloʊf ɪŋ /

noun

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

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adjective

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

Example Sentences

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

Oldman: Despite his appearance, and that we think he’s loafing off, sitting there with his feet on the desk, he was incredibly good at his job at one time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 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

That’s when I taught myself to be unafraid of yeast and to revel in the silky texture of a properly kneaded dough: proof there was something to be said for loafing around.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2020

Now he was closeted there either loafing or thinking because I didn’t hear his typewriter.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler