mooch around (somewhere)

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mooch around (somewhere)

To waste time or loiter (somewhere); to spend time (somewhere) idly or listlessly. Primarily heard in UK. I got off work a little early, so I'm just going to mooch around in the city centre for a bit before I head home. John's taken to mooching around his flat all day long ever since he lost his job.
See also: around, mooch
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Details on 01642 474864 MAKE FRIENDS SINGLES WALKING GROUP: Kildale - meet on left just before village centre (Postcode YO21) 12 noon 9 miles, details Ann 01642 316562 or Liz 07739 777399 MIDDLESBROUGH & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB: Great Ayton, 71/2-10 miles or 5-7 miles, 10.30am STOCKTON RAMBLING CLUB: Three walks finishing in Leyburn, www.stockton-rambling-club.org.uk MOTLEY MUTT MOOCHES AROUND TEESSIDE: Coatham Woods near Long Newton, www.meetup.com/motley-mutt-mooches-around-tees side/
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