loitering

Meanings

• Verb

  Hanging around idly or unnecessarily in a particular place, typically in a public area.

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Synonyms

hang around , lepak (Malaysia , Singapore) , linger

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with loitering
iterating , creating , fating

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Variants

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loiter , loitered , loiterer , loiterers , loitering , loiters

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Forms

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loiters, loitered, loitering

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Etymology

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The word 'loitering' comes from the Old French word 'loiter' which means 'to tarry' or 'to delay'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that loitering was once a legal offense in the UK, punishable by a fine or even imprisonment?

2. The longest recorded loitering session was by a man named Walter Potter, who spent 24 hours sitting on a bench in London without moving.

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Related Concepts

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1. Idling: Refers to spending time unproductively, often in reference to people or machines.

2. Hanging out: Spending time in a leisurely and sociable way, often in a group.

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Culture

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Loitering has been depicted in various forms of literature and art, such as Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist', where the characters are often seen loitering in the streets of London. It can also be associated with mischief and criminal activity.

How to Memorize "loitering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone standing still and looking around aimlessly in a public place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of someone taking their time to enjoy the surroundings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'L' in loitering stands for 'Lingering' or 'Lagging' behind.

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