LOITER


Meaning of LOITER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlȯi-tər ]

intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English

Date: 14th century

1. : to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle

2.

a. : to remain in an area for no obvious reason

b. : to lag behind

Synonyms: see delay

• loiter noun

• loi·ter·er -tər-ər noun

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