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lingering

lin·ge·ring

US/ˈlɪŋɡəɹɪŋ/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

continuing for a long time

  • “a lingering sense of guilt”
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noun

1.

the act of tarrying

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Origin

From linger + -ing.

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