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Rareloitered
The correct spelling is loitered.
How to pronounce loitered
verb
IPA: /ˈlɔɪ.tə(ɹ)d/
Say it like: Loy-ter-ed
The correct spelling is loitered. To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly. For example: "For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside."
Usage Examples
“For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.
- 2.To remain at a certain place instead of moving on.
- 3.For an aircraft to remain in the air near a target.
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