Definition of "loiter" in English

verb

1. To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.

   • For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside.

2. (archaic) To stroll about without any aim or purpose, to ramble, to wander.

3. To remain at a certain place instead of moving on.

4. (military, aviation) For an aircraft to remain in the air near a target.

noun

1. A standing or strolling about without any aim or purpose.