Cryptic crossword clue
Son loafing around without hesitation and playing with catapult 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SLINGING

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The straight part
We know that "playing with catapult" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case playing with catapult = slinging.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SLINGING mean?

SLINGING verb
  1. To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
  2. To throw with a sling.
  3. To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
  4. To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

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