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lingerer

/ˈlɪndʒərər/ noun · British & US

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What does lingerer mean?

noun

A person who lingers; a person who stays longer than intended or desired.

Example

"The lingerer in the back of the room was asked to leave by the teacher."

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Words that share this root

linger lingerer lingering lingerie

What's another word for lingerer?

loafer dawdler tarryer lingerer hanger-on lingerer

What's the opposite of lingerer?

hastener accelerator expeditor

Rhymes with lingerer

lingerer singerer fingerer ringler