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loiterer

|loi/ter/er|

🇺🇸

/ˈlɔɪtərər/

🇬🇧

/ˈlɔɪtərə/

(loiter)

idle lingering

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
loiter	loiters	loitered	loitered	loitering	loiterers

Etymology

Etymology Information

'loiter' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'loteren,' where 'lot' meant 'to be idle.'

Historical Evolution

'loteren' transformed into the Middle English word 'loitren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'loiter.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to be idle or waste time,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to linger aimlessly.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who lingers aimlessly in or about a place.

The loiterer was asked to leave the premises by the security guard.

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Last updated: 2025/01/31 22:23