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Definition loiter in British English

loiter verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈlɔɪtə(r)/
1

to stand or wait in a public place for no particular reason

Example

There's a group of kids loitering outside the shop.

Synonyms and related words
delay wait hesitate remain stay wait
2

to move slowly, often stopping to rest

Example

Don't loiter, we've got a train to catch.

Synonyms and related words
crawl dawdle creep
Definition loiter in British English