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loafing

[lohf-ing] / ˈloʊf ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
doing nothing useful
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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

Singer-songwriter popularized beach bum soft rock with “Margaritaville” and turned a celebration of loafing into a billion-dollar empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2023

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

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

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler




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