Mill around

Definition 1 of 1

Pro Tip 1/3

Implies Uncertainty

Suggests a lack of definite plans or confusion about what to do next. Slide

After the concert, we just milled around downtown, not sure where to eat.

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Often Social

Commonly happens in social settings where people gather casually without specific intent. Slide

At the party, guests milled around the garden, chatting and enjoying drinks.

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Not Goal-Oriented

Indicates movement without a clear goal, destination, or purpose. Slide

Students milled around the quad, waiting for the next lecture to begin.