Main Entry: loi·ter

Pronunciation: \ˈlȯi-tər\

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English

Date: 14th century

1 : to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
2 a : to remain in an area for no obvious reason b : to lag behind

synonyms see delay

— loiter noun

— loi·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun