wasp around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To hover or loiter aimlessly around a place.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Sharp was a little man, had a long face, and his mouth seemed to have been bored — for it was round — about midway between his chin and his forehead; and he was always wasping around, giving consequential orders about nothing […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wasp around” mean?
To hover or loiter aimlessly around a place.
Is “wasp around” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.