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 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?