Synonyms for tarry

Verb

1. loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag, loaf, lallygag, hang around, mess about, tarry, linger, lurk, mill about, mill around, be

usage: be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"

2. tarry, linger, leave, go forth, go away

usage: leave slowly and hesitantly

Adjective

1. pitchy, resinous, resiny, tarry, adhesive (vs. nonadhesive)

usage: having the characteristics of pitch or tar