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tarry
adjective
verb
Having the characteristics of pitch or tar
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Pronunciation
ˈtɑːɹi
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adjective
Having the characteristics of pitch or tar
verb
Leave slowly and hesitantly
verb
Be about a place without any apparent purpose
“The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square”
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The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square
Who is this man that is hanging around the department?
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