DictionaryloafSpending time idly
verb

loaf

To spend time idly or lazily.

He loafs on the porch all afternoon.

Etymology

The verb is a back-formation from loafer. That word's deeper origin is uncertain and separate from loaf, a portion of bread.

More examples

  • They loafed around instead of finishing the work.
  • She spent the holiday loafing by the lake.
  • Stop loafing and help carry the boxes.

Forms

loaf · loafs · loafed · loafing

Similar words

idle
Spend time doing little or nothing.
lounge
Relax comfortably rather than necessarily avoid work.