lin·ger (l ng g r)v. lin·gered, lin·ger·ing, lin·gers v.intr. 1. To be slow in leaving, especially out of reluctance; tarry. See Synonyms at stay1. 2. To remain feebly alive for some time before dying. 3. To persist: an aftertaste that lingers. 4. To proceed slowly; saunter. 5. To be tardy in acting; procrastinate. v.tr. To pass (a period of time) in a leisurely or aimless manner. [Middle English lengeren, frequentative of lengen, to prolong, from Old English lengan; see del-1 in Indo-European roots.] lin ger·er n.lin ger·ing·ly adv. |
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