loiterer

Meanings

• noun

  A person who stays in one place for a longer time than necessary or expected, often idly or without apparent purpose.

  - "The loiterer at the bus stop kept everyone waiting."
  - "Why do you see that man loitering outside the store?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with loiterer
iter,iterate,miter,niter,quiter,ter,territer,territor,terrify,territory,territorial,territorialize,terrifying,territorialism,territorialist,territoriality,terrifyingly,terrifyingly,terrifyingly beautiful,terrifyingly good,terrifyingly great,terrifyingly powerful,terrifyingly strong,terrifyingly wonderful

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Homophones

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1. looter (en) : A person who plunders or pillages, especially during a civil disturbance or war.
   

2. liter (en) : A unit of measurement for liquid, equal to 100,000 gallons.
   

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to hang about idly'. Derived from the Old French word 'loiter' meaning 'to delay'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'loiterer' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In some places, loitering is considered a crime or a nuisance, and laws exist to regulate or prohibit it.

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Related Concepts

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1. idleness: The state of being unoccupied or not working.

2. hanging out: Spending time in a leisurely way, often in the company of friends.

3. dawdle: To move slowly and idly, often without purpose.

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Culture

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The term 'loiterer' has been used in various forms of literature, such as poetry and novels, to describe characters who are idle, aimless, or contemplative. In art, images of loiterers can be found in urban landscapes and street scenes.

How to Memorize "loiterer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing still in one place for an extended period, perhaps leaning against a wall or sitting on a bench.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'loiterer' with the image of a person taking their time, perhaps watching the world go by.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory hook by associating the word 'loiterer' with the phrase 'Lingering Idly, Observing, Taking In Every Relevant Detail'.

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