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
