Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hang-around

verb
/hæŋ əˈraʊnd/
Definition
To spend time idly in a place without any specific purpose.
Examples
  • After school, I usually hang around at the park with my friends.
  • There’s no need to hang around the store; we can come back later.
  • He likes to hang around the coffee shop, reading and people-watching.
Meaning
Hanging around generally implies being in a particular place for a duration of time without engaging in productive activities.
Synonyms
  • loiter
  • linger
  • dawdle
  • نا
  • mingle