What is another word for waiting around?
Pronunciation: [wˈe͡ɪtɪŋ ɐɹˈa͡ʊnd] (IPA) 
Waiting around can be a frustrating experience, but there are plenty of synonyms to describe this feeling. You could say you're twiddling your thumbs, killing time, or wasting away your day. Waiting around can also be described as lingering, loitering, or dawdling. Perhaps you're stuck in limbo, hanging around, or in a holding pattern. If you're impatient, you might be chomping at the bit or metaphorically tapping your foot. Alternatively, you could describe the situation as being put on hold, kept waiting, or sitting tight. Whatever your preferred way of saying it, waiting around is something we all do from time to time - whether we want to or not!
