hang-around
Stay without purpose
A hang-around is someone who spends time in a place or with a group without having a clear purpose or official status.
The term often carries a slightly dismissive tone, suggesting the person is merely present rather than actively participating or contributing.
In motorcycle club culture specifically, a hang-around is someone in the earliest stage of prospective membership, allowed to socialize with the club but not yet a prospect or full member.
He's just a hang-around, not really part of the crew.
Stay beyond necessity
- idleWithout activity or purpose
- loiterRemain idly in place
- waitDelay until later
- dawdleLinger without purpose
kill time · mill about · waste time · tarry · skulk · lurk · pass time · drift
linger
Stay beyond necessity
dawdle · kill time · mill about · waste time · tarry · skulk · lurk · pass time · drift · meander
buddy
Informal term for companion
crew · clique · gang · posse · circle · scene · bar · hangout · clubhouse · gathering
prospect
Potential client or opportunity
- clubOrganization with membership
- motorcyclePowered two-wheeler
- gangOrganized criminal group
patch · probationary · initiate · vest · chapter · member · associate · rider · loyalty · colors
- Biker ClubsHells Angels, Mongols, Outlaws, colors, cuts
hang-aroundparticipate
Take an active role
engage · get involved · join in · contribute · take part
hang, around, hangs, hanging, hung, hanger, hangers, hangings, overhang