Definition of Linger

Verb: linger ling-gu(r)

Remain present although waning or gradually dying
"Her perfume lingered on"
Be about
"The high school students like to linger in the Central Square";
- loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag [N. Amer], loaf, lallygag [N. Amer], hang around, mess about, tarry, lurk, mill about, mill around, mooch [Brit]
Leave slowly and hesitantly
- tarry
Take one's time; proceed slowly
- dawdle
Move to and fro
"The shy student lingered in the corner";
- hover