Hang around and Lurk

Hang around

Hang around verb - Be about.
Usage example: Who is this man that is hanging around the department?

Lurk is a synonym for hang around. In some cases you can use "Lurk" instead a verb "Hang around".

Lurk

Lurk verb - Be about.
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Synonyms for Lurk

Hang around is a synonym for lurk. You can use "Hang around" instead a verb "Lurk".

Nearby Words: lurking, lurked
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