How to Pronounce "loaf around"
expression
ˈɫoʊf/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
LOHF uh-ROWN(D)
lˈəʊf/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
LUHF uh-ROUND
Definition
To spend time doing nothing productive, often just relaxing, wasting time, or moving slowly and aimlessly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫoʊf/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
lˈəʊf/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOHF uh-ROWN(D)
UK
LUHF uh-ROUND
Listen in Context
He likes to loaf around on weekends.
I saw some teenagers loafing around the park.
Don't loaf around when you have homework to do.
We spent the afternoon just loafing around and chatting.