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Loiter

/ˈlɔɪ.tər/verb
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To stand or wait idly in a public place without any clear purpose or activity, often suggesting aimlessness or mild suspicion. The term carries social weight, implying not just physical stillness but a lingering presence that can make others uncomfortable or trigger informal policing. In contemporary use it also extends metaphorically to digital spaces, describing users who linger on pages or platforms without engaging further.

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