loiter
loiter definition
loi·ter (lo̵it′ər)
intransitive verb
- to linger in an aimless way; spend time idly: often with about
- to walk or move slowly and indolently, with frequent stops and pauses
Etymology: ME loitren < MDu loteren (Du leuteren, to dawdle), akin to OE loddere, beggar < IE base *(s)leu-, to hang loosely > sleet, slur
transitive verb
to spend (time) idly loitered away the day
Related Forms:
- loiterer loi′·terer noun
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