penny loafer

pen·ny loaf·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pen-ee loh-fer]
- /ˈpɛn i ˈloʊ fər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pen-ee loh-fer]
- /ˈpɛn i ˈloʊ fər/

Definitions of penny loafer words

noun penny loafer a loafer with a slot on the vamp that can hold a coin, usually a penny. 1
noun penny loafer a loafer having a narrow band, sewn over the vamp, traditionally with a decorative slot in the center into which a penny may be inserted 0

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Origin of penny loafer

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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Parts of speech for Penny loafer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Penny loafer

penny loafer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for penny loafer

noun penny loafer

boat shoe — a shoe, usually in a style somewhat like a moccasin, with a rubber sole suitable for walking on the deck of a boat
cowboy boot — a boot having a thick, angled heel of medium height and, usually, a pointed toe and ornamental stitching, tooling, etc.: traditionally worn by American cowboys
footgear — covering for the feet, as shoes, boots, etc.
flipflop — Alternative form of flip-flop.
hightop — Alternative form of high-top.

All 6 Synonyms of penny loafer