Definition of lingerer Lingerer

lin•ger•er

We found 5 definitions of lingerer from 5 different sources.

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What does lingerer mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

lingerer - someone who lingers aimlessly in or about a place
  loiterer
  dawdler, laggard, lagger, trailer, drone, poke someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lingerer (Noun)
    agent Agent noun of linger; one who lingers.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lingerer (n.)
    One who lingers.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • lingerer
    One who pretends to be indisposed, in order to avoid his tour of duty,--a skulker. Hence the term malingerer, or a soldier who avoids duty in a disreputable manner.

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