loaf loaf /ˈloʊf/

noun

1. () A shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating  ( loaf of bread , loaf )
   a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
     The bakery showcased a variety of freshly baked loaves, including sourdough and whole wheat.
   The bakery showcased a variety of freshly baked loaves, including sourdough and whole wheat.
   
   
2. A quantity of food (other than bread) formed in a particular shape  ( loaf )
   a quantity of food (other than bread) formed in a particular shape
    Meat loaf
   meat loaf
    Sugar loaf
   sugar loaf
    A loaf of cheese
   a loaf of cheese
   
   

verb

1. () [Informal] Be lazy or idle  ( arse about [Informal, Canadian, British] , arse around [Informal, Canadian, British] , bum [Informal] , bum about [Informal] , bum around [Informal] , frig around [Vulgar] , fuck off , loll , loll around , loaf [Informal] , lounge about , lounge around , waste one's time )
   be lazy or idle
    Her son is just bumming around all day
   Her son is just bumming around all day
   
2. Be about  ( footle , lallygag , loaf , loiter , lollygag , lounge , lurk , mess about , mill around , hang around , linger , mill about , tarry )
   be about
    The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square
   The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square
    Who is this man that is hanging around the department?
   Who is this man that is hanging around the department?