mill around

/mɪl əˌraʊnd/
IPA guide

Other forms: milled around

Definitions of mill around
  1. verb
    move about in a confused manner
    synonyms: mill, mill about
    see moresee less
    type of:
    move
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  2. verb
    be about
    synonyms: footle, hang around, lallygag, linger, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, lurk, mess about, mill about, tarry
    see moresee less
    types:
    lurch, prowl
    loiter about, with no apparent aim
    type of:
    be
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘mill around'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family