Definition of linger

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • linger is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • linger is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • linger is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of linger


  • take one's time; proceed slowly (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. dawdle
  • move to and fro (verb)

    Examples

    1. The shy student lingered in the corner

    Synonyms

    1. hover
  • be about (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. footle
    2. hang around
    3. lallygag
    4. loaf
    5. loiter
    6. lollygag
    7. lounge
    8. lurk
    9. mess about
    10. mill about
    11. mill around
    12. tarry
  • leave slowly and hesitantly (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. tarry
  • remain present although waning or gradually dying (verb)

    Examples

    1. Her perfume lingered on

See definition of linger in Merriam Webster