tarry (adj.)

  1. having the characteristics of pitch or tar

    [ Syn: pitchy , resinous , resiny ]

    tarry (v.)

  1. be about; The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square; Who is this man that is hanging around the department?

    [ Syn: loiter , lounge , footle , lollygag , loaf , lallygag , hang around , mess about , linger , lurk , mill about , mill around ]

  2. leave slowly and hesitantly

    [ Syn: linger ]

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