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loitering

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "loitering" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

loitering

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

loitering is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, loitering is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofloitering

1verb
  • 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.
1noun
  • The action of the verb loiter.

    Example: "a book about my loiterings in Europe"

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