pendouiller

Senses

1. 1.

   to dangle, to hang loosely

   to hang or swing loosely in an ungainly manner

2. 2.

   to loll, to loaf about

   to hang around idly or without purpose

Examples

• "Le cordon pendouille hors de sa poche."

  The cord dangles out of his pocket.

• "Il pendouille sur le canapé sans rien faire."

  He loafs around on the sofa doing nothing.

• "Ses bras pendouillaient le long de son corps."

  His arms hung loosely at his sides.

Usage

Informal and somewhat colloquial verb. Commonly used with body parts or objects that hang in a lax, ungainly way. Also means to idle or loiter without direction.