loiter

[US]/ˈlɔɪtə(r)/
[UK]/ˈlɔɪtər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. walk around without purpose or hurry in a public place; wander aimlessly.

Example Sentences

loitered all the way home.

loiter over a job.

He was loitering around the street.

she saw Mary loitering near the cloakrooms.

they wanted to know why he was loitering in these parts.

loiter on one's way home from the bus stop

He loitered on his way.

they loitered along in the sunshine, stopping at the least excuse.

If you found someone loitering at the back of your house after dark,you might feel justified in bringing charges against him.

She loitered away her time with people of her kind, disregardful of responsibilities and devoted time in wingding.

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