linger

Meanings

• remain present although waning or gradually dying
  • "Her perfume lingered on"
• be about
• leave slowly and hesitantly
• take one's time; proceed slowly
• move to and fro
  • "The shy student lingered in the corner"

Synonyms

dawdle, footle, hang around, hover, lallygag, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, lurk, mess about, mill about, mill around, tarry