Hangs Around is a term used to describe someone who spends a lot of time in one place or with one group of people. Lingers, Loiters, REMAINS, IDLES, LOLLS, LURKS, Stays, and TARRIES are all synonyms for this term. Lingers means to stay in a place longer than necessary, Loiters means to move slowly and aimlessly, REMAINS means to stay in the same place, IDLES means to be inactive, LOLLS means to lounge around, LURKS means to stay hidden, Stays means to remain in the same place, and TARRIES means to delay or linger. All of these words describe someone who hangs around in one place for an extended period of time.