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loitered

/ˈloɪtərd/ verb · British & US
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What does loitered mean?

verb

Past tense of loiter, to stand or hang around in a lazy or idle way, often in a place where one is not wanted.

Example

"The teenagers loitered outside the movie theater, waiting for their friends to finish the film."

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