There were signs prohibiting loitering in the area.
loitering suspiciously
Frequency:
60
%
The police officer noticed a group of people loitering suspiciously near the store.
loitering aimlessly
Frequency:
50
%
He spent his days loitering aimlessly in the city streets.
Idiomatic Expressions for loitering
Phrase: loitering with intent
Meaning: hanging around with the intention of committing a crime or causing trouble
Usage: The police arrested the group for loitering with intent near the store that had been recently robbed.