loiter

Meanings

• verb

  Remain idle or linger in a particular place without any particular purpose.

• verb

  Hang around or spend time aimlessly.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɔɪtɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hang around , lepak (Malaysia , Singapore) , linger

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with loiter
iter,iterate,miter,niter,piter,quiter,ter,territer,territor,territory,terrify,territorial,territorialize,territorialism,territorialist,territoriality

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Variants

List of all variants of loiter that leads to same result
loiter , loitered , loiterer , loiterers , loitering , loiters

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to lie in wait' or 'to lurk'. Derived from the Old French word 'loiter' meaning 'to delay' or 'to tarry'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'loitering' was first used in English in the late 14th century.

2. In some jurisdictions, loitering is considered a crime or a disorderly conduct.

3. Loitering is a common theme in street photography, often capturing candid moments of people in public places.

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Related Concepts

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1. Idleness: A state of being inactive or unoccupied, often considered a vice or a waste of time.

2. Boredom: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction, often leading to loitering or other unproductive activities.

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Culture

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Loitering has been a subject of interest in literature and art, often portraying it as a sign of idleness, boredom, or even rebellion. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huck and Jim are depicted as loitering along the Mississippi River, enjoying their freedom and the simple pleasures of life.

How to Memorize "loiter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of remaining idle or lingering in a particular place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'loiter' with the image of someone aimlessly wandering or hanging around.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic 'Lingering Owls In Timeless Environments' to help remember the meaning of 'loiter'.

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