The difference between Idler and Loafer
When used as nouns, idler means one who idles, whereas loafer means an idle person.
check bellow for the other definitions of Idler and Loafer
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Idler as a noun:
One who idles; one who spends his or her time in inaction.
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Idler as a noun:
One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
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Idler as a noun (nautical, dated):
Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch
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Idler as a noun:
A mechanical device such as a pulley or wheel that does not transmit power, but supports a moving belt etc.
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Idler as an adjective:
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Loafer as a noun:
An idle person.
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Loafer as a noun:
A shoe with no laces, resembling a moccasin.
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Loafer as a noun (Southwestern US, _, dialects):
A wolf, especially a grey or timber wolf.