v.
1. intr. hang about; linger idly.
2 intr. travel indolently and with long pauses.
3 tr. (foll. by away) pass (time etc.) in loitering.
Phrases and idioms:
loiter with intent hang about in order to commit a felony.
Derivatives:
loiterer n.
Etymology: ME f. MDu. loteren wag about