loitered

Meanings

• Hanging around idly or unnecessarily; spending time aimlessly or without purpose.

  - "People often loiter in public places."
  - "The group of teenagers were found loitering near the park."

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Synonyms

hang around , lepak (Malaysia , Singapore) , linger

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with loitered
loquacious , procrastinate , contemplate , considerate , prestidigitator

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Homophones

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1. Looter () :
   

2. Leiter () :
   

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Variants

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loiter , loitered , loiterer , loiterers , loitering , loiters

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Forms

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Loitered (past participle) / Loiteredly (adverb) / Loitering (gerund) / Loiterers (noun, plural)

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Etymology

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The word 'loitered' is the past participle of the verb 'loiter'. It originated in the late 15th century from the Old French word 'loiterer', meaning 'to delay', 'to tarry', or 'to spend time idly'.

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Culture

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In various cultures and societies, loitering has been viewed and addressed differently. Some cultures consider loitering a nuisance or a sign of idle or undesirable behavior. In such cases, loitering may be discouraged or prohibited through various means, such as public announcements, signs, or bylaw enforcement. Other cultures, however, may view loitering as a harmless or even desirable activity, particularly in social or community contexts. In such cases, loitering may be encouraged or permitted through various means, such as communal spaces, seating areas, or by allowing informal gatherings or social events to take place in public spaces.

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