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LOITERING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Loitering.

Loitering - as a verb

Be about a place without any apparent purpose

Example: "The high school students like to loiter in the central square"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
footlehang aroundlallygaglingerloaflollygagloungelurkmess aboutmill aboutmill aroundtarry
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Loitering - as a noun

The action of the verb loiter.

Example: "A book about my loiterings in europe"

Example Sentences

"The signs in the park prohibit loitering after dark."
"Police officers regularly patrol the area to prevent loitering."
"The store owner noticed a group of teenagers loitering outside the shop."
"The security guard asked the suspicious person to stop loitering near the entrance."
"There have been complaints of loitering in the neighborhood."
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Word Game Points

Is LOITERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, loitering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LOITERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is LOITERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, loitering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LOITERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is LOITERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, loitering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LOITERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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