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 : dawdle2 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