loafing Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: L OW1 F IH0 NG
What Does Loafing Mean?
Loafing is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of loaf. As a noun, it means The idle behaviour of somebody who loafs.
Loafing in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | idleness, idling and idle |
| Plural | loafings |
Loafing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of loaf
Loafing as a Noun
- The idle behaviour of somebody who loafs.
- The act of catloafing.
Verb
- To do nothing, to be idle.
loaf about, loaf around.
- (Cockney rhyming slang) To headbutt, (from loaf of bread)
Synonyms of Loafing
Loafing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Loafing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Loafing in a Sentence
loaf about, loaf around.
Word Forms & Grammar
loafing
loafing (plural loafings)
Questions People Ask About Loafing
Is loafing a verb or a noun?
Loafing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for loafing?
Close synonyms of loafing are idleness, idling and idle. See the full list of loafing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of loafing?
The plural of loafing is loafings.