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lingerer

 

[ ˈlɪŋɡərər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in legal context

A person who stays in a place longer than necessary, especially in order to obtain benefits.

Synonyms

loiterer, sponge, trespasser

Examples of usage

  • He was exposed as a benefit fraudster and a convicted lingerer.
  • The security guard caught the lingerer trying to sneak into the building after hours.
Context #2 | Noun

informal context

A person who lingers without purpose or intention.

Synonyms

dawdler, idler, loafer

Examples of usage

  • The park was filled with lingerers enjoying the sunshine.
  • She was known as the office lingerer, always finding excuses to stay late.

Translations

Translations of the word "lingerer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 permanecer

🇮🇳 देर करने वाला (der karne wala)

🇩🇪 Zauderer

🇮🇩 berlama-lama

🇺🇦 баритися

🇵🇱 ociągać się

🇯🇵 ぐずぐずする人 (guzuguzu suru hito)

🇫🇷 traînard

🇪🇸 rezagado

🇹🇷 oyalanan

🇰🇷 꾸물거리는 사람 (kkumulgeorineun saram)

🇸🇦 متواني (mutawani)

🇨🇿 otálející

🇸🇰 váhavý

🇨🇳 磨蹭的人 (mó cèng de rén)

🇸🇮 obotavljivec

🇮🇸 hikandi

🇰🇿 кешігуші (keshigushi)

🇬🇪 დროის გამლეჯი (drois gamleji)

🇦🇿 təxirə salan

🇲🇽 rezagado

Word origin

The word 'lingerer' originated from the verb 'linger,' which first appeared in the 14th century. The term 'linger' is derived from the Old English word 'lengan,' meaning 'to prolong' or 'delay.' Over time, 'lingerer' evolved to describe someone who stays in a place longer than necessary. The negative connotation of the term is often associated with laziness or suspicious behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,104, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.