noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who lingers.
2. 2
   someone who lingers aimlessly in or about a place wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

loitererclock watcherdallierdawdledawdlerdiddler

Etymology

From linger + -er.

Related phrases

agent noun

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