Loiterer
(noun)
- A person who idles or spends time aimlessly, especially in a public place.
- A person who dawdles or takes a long time to do something.
- A person who wastes time or lacks purpose.
Origin:
Late 16th century (in the sense 'idler, one who wastes time'): from obsolete loiter 'to waste time' + -er.
Examples:
- The park was filled with loiterers who had nothing better to do than watch the world go by.
- The security guard asked the loiterer to leave the premises.
- The teacher scolded the loiterer for not doing his homework on time.
- Many people view loiterers as lazy and unproductive.
- Some cities have laws designed to discourage loitering, but they are often difficult to enforce.