How to Pronounce Loafing

To pronounce "loafing", say LOAF-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

LOAF-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “loafing”

"loafing" has 2 syllables: loaf-ing.

What does loafing mean?

verb

  1. To do nothing, to be idle.

    “loaf about, loaf around.”

  2. (Cockney rhyming slang) To headbutt, (from loaf of bread)

noun

  1. The idle behaviour of somebody who loafs.

Synonyms

idlelazelounge

Related words

idlingidlenessslackerismlazeidlehoodlaggardismidleslackery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "loafing"?▾

"Loafing" has 2 syllables: loaf · ing.

What does "loafing" mean?▾

Loafing: To do nothing, to be idle.

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