Hang about and Putter

Hang about

Hang about verb - To spend time doing nothing.
Usage example: a London slum where lots of unemployed young men could be seen hanging about

Putter and hang about are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Putter" instead a verb "Hang about".

Putter

Putter verb - Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly.
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Synonyms for Putter

Hang about and putter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hang about" instead a verb "Putter".

Nearby Words: puttered, putt, puttee, puttering, putted
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