loiter
loiter is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, loiter is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofloiter
- To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.
Synonyms: "hang around", "lepak (Malaysia, Singapore)", linger
Example: "For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside."
- To remain at a certain place instead of moving on.
- For an aircraft to remain in the air near a target.
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