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Loiter

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Meanings of Loiter

Verb

  • To stand around without doing anything important.
  • To stay in one place instead of going somewhere else.
  • For a plane to stay in the air near a spot.

Explanation of the word: Loiter

Loiter means to stand or wait around without doing anything important. It's like when you hang out in one place but you're not really playing or working.

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Translations for the word: Loiter

hindi
घुमना

ghumna

बैठना

baithna

खड़े रहना

khade rehna

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Loiter

What does 'loiter' mean?
To loiter means to stand or wait around without doing anything important.
How do you pronounce 'loiter'?
You pronounce 'loiter' like this: LOY-ter.
What is the origin of the word 'loiter'?
The word 'loiter' comes from the Middle Dutch word 'loitern', which means to be lazy or to linger.
What is the meaning of 'loiter' in Hindi?
The word 'loiter' in Hindi is 'भटकना' (Bhaṭaknā).