LINGER

/ˈlɪŋɡə/ Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 10

Scrabble letter values: L1I1N1G2E1R1 = 7

Definition

  1. verb remain present although waning or gradually dying.
  2. verb be about. — synonyms: loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag, loaf, lallygag, hang_around, mess_about
  3. verb leave slowly and hesitantly. — synonyms: tarry
  4. verb take one's time. — synonyms: dawdle
  5. verb move to and fro. — synonyms: hover

Examples

  • “Her perfume lingered on”
  • “The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square”
  • “Who is this man that is hanging around the department?”

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