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loafing

American  
[lohf-ing] / ˈloʊf ɪŋ /

noun

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


adjective

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

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

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

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

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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