Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hang-around
phrasal verb
[hæŋ ə’raʊnd]
Definition
To spend time idly or lazily in a particular place without any specific purpose.
Examples
- We decided to hang around the park after lunch.
- He likes to hang around with his friends on the weekends.
Meaning
Hanging around often implies being in a location with no urgent plans, usually while socializing with others.
Synonyms
- linger
- loiter
- waft
- mingle
