Loafer

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who habitually avoids work and spends time in idle leisure.

“His employers grew tired of his reputation as a loafer and issued a final warning.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

loaf·er

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Synonyms

idlerlayaboutbum

Antonyms

grafterworkerstriver

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -ER, the F at position 4 is the distinguishing letter, confirm F early to open up this word family

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, F scores 4 points, the -ER ending allows hooking with -S to form LOAFERS with minimal effort

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