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Meaning of loitering

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

loitering

verb

Definitions

To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.
Example: For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside.
Synonyms:hang aroundlepak (Malaysia, Singapore)linger
To remain at a certain place instead of moving on.
For an aircraft to remain in the air near a target.

noun

Definitions

The action of the verb loiter.
Example: a book about my loiterings in Europe

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/loiter https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/loitering