Definition: leave slowly and hesitantly
Definition: take one's time; proceed slowly
Main entry: tarry, footle, lallygag, mess about, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, lurk, linger, hang around, mill about, mill around
Definition: be about
Usage: The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square; Who is this man that is hanging around the department?
Definition: move to and fro
Usage: The shy student lingered in the corner
Main entry: linger
Definition: remain present although waning or gradually dying
Usage: Her perfume lingered on