loiter
verb (used without object)
to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place.
loiterer
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a word derived from
loiter.
Example Sentences
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Among the numerous subspecies he skewers are the loiterer, conspiracy theorist, bearded pensioner, occultist and aspirational parent.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2021
Dozens of readers called him a cheapskate and a loiterer for not buying yogurt himself, even though he was working and was with people who did.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2018
Reversed like that of a catcher in his crouch or a loiterer on his corner?
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2015
Fulham have had an offer rejected for Birmingham's upfield loiterer Cameron Jerome - but they won't be going back for more.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 3, 2011
I dipped into the shadows or crossed the street if I saw a loiterer on the sidewalk or partiers rolling out of a building.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
