- present participle of loaf.
loafing
Americannoun
adjective
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Backpack has won the annual Fat Bear Week competition after prevailing in what the US National Park Service called a "battle of size, skill, snack acquisition and strategic loafing".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
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
Dubois probably hastened the trade by loafing in the first period of Thursday’s loss to Tampa Bay.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2021
“Where is everybody?” she said when she saw only Camilla, Sophie Dearbold and me loafing by the trophy case.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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