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- pronunciation:
- loI
t
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
loiters, loitering, loitered |
| definition 1: |
to linger, esp. in a public place, for little or no reason; stand around idly.
- synonyms:
- hang around
- similar words:
- dawdle, diddle, goof off, idle, laze, loaf, loll, lollygag, lurk, mooch, skulk, tarry
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| definition 2: |
to move slowly, with unnecessary stops and delays.
- synonyms:
- dawdle, poke
- similar words:
- dally, diddle, dilly-dally, idle, lollygag, mosey
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| definition 3: |
to take more time than necessary; delay; dawdle.
- synonyms:
- dawdle, delay, dilly-dally, linger, procrastinate, tarry
- similar words:
- dally, diddle, goof off, idle, laze, loaf away, poke, putter
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| related words: |
drag, lag, linger, procrastinate, stay, trail, wait |
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| derivations: |
loiteringly (adv.), loiterer (n.) |
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