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

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

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

We struck up a conversation — about the men loafing around us, about our day jobs, whatever — and promised to meet at the bar again the following week.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 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