English Synonym Finder

loitering

Definitions

To stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose.

To linger or travel in a slow, aimless way, stopping frequently.

Examples

The security guard asked the teenagers to leave because they were loitering near the store entrance.

There are signs posted around the park prohibiting loitering after sunset.

Synonyms

lingering dawdling loafing hanging around idling lallygagging

Antonyms

hurrying rushing hastening advancing proceeding departing