Hang about and Stroll

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

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

Stroll

Stroll verb - To travel by foot for exercise or pleasure.
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Synonyms for Stroll

Hang about and stroll are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hang about" instead a verb "Stroll".

Nearby Words: strolled, stroller, strolling
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