wander idly; loaf; drift
Meanings
3 senses · 11 examplesverb
to wander about aimlessly and dissolutely; to loaf around instead of working
derogatoryCarries a negative connotation of moral looseness and laziness. Often used to criticize someone who refuses to work.
He loafs around all day without doing proper work, which disappoints his parents.
Those young people wandering the streets need to find jobs.
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He grew tired of the wandering life and decided to turn over a new leaf.
verb
to wander around; to stroll aimlessly
neutralNeutral usage describing the act of walking around without a specific destination. Can be used for exploring streets, markets, or scenic areas.
Wandering alone on the street.
We enjoy wandering around the old district to soak up the historical atmosphere there.
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On weekends, he often wanders around the shopping mall alone.
Tourists wandered through the alleys of the ancient town, searching for local delicacies.
verb
to drift and sway; to float and rock
neutralDescribes the gentle movement of boats on water, leaves floating, or objects suspended in air. Often used with natural elements like wind or water.
The boat drifted and swayed in the center of the lake with the wind.
The fallen leaves floated gently on the water surface.
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The clouds drifted freely in the blue sky.
The plastic bag drifted in the wind and finally got caught on a tree branch.