Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mooch-around

verb
/muːtʃ əˈraʊnd/
Definition
To spend time wandering aimlessly or without a particular purpose; to loaf or hang about.
Examples
  • On weekends, I like to mooch around the city and explore new places.
  • Instead of studying, he decided to mooch around the park with his friends.
  • She spent the afternoon mooching around the shops, looking for something to buy.
Meaning
Mooch-around refers to the act of moving about in a relaxed or lazy manner, often without any clear intention or goal. It suggests a lack of urgency and can imply a leisurely or unproductive way of passing time.
Synonyms
  • Loaf
  • Wander
  • Stroll
  • Meander
  • Drift