Do you think those loafers are right, or don't you?
"A Hazard of New Fortunes, Part Fifth"
William Dean Howells
At the beginning of the altercation the loafers about the public-house had looked up with interest, and gradually gathered round in a little circle.
"Liza of Lambeth"
W. Somerset Maugham
"Mornin'," responded one of the loafers.
"Brand Blotters"
William MacLeod Raine