Phrase guide

mill around

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To move or circulate in a confused or disorderly manner within a limited area.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

move about in a confused manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mill, mill about

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: move

3

verb

Meaning 3

be about

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square
  • Who is this man that is hanging around the department?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag, loaf, lallygag, hang around, mess about, tarry, linger, lurk, mill about

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: be

Narrower terms: prowl, lurch

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Māori: popō — To move or circulate in a confused or disorderly manner within a limited area
  • Māori: whakatairangi — To move or circulate in a confused or disorderly manner within a limited area
  • Spanish: pulular — To move or circulate in a confused or disorderly manner within a limited area