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straggler.

Someone who goes against the direct or proper course, or from the company to which they belong.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈstɹæɡlə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈstɹæɡlɚ/General-American/ˈstɹæɡl̩ɚ/General-American
  1. Someone who goes against the direct or proper course, or from the company to which they belong.

  2. One who falls behind the rest, for example in a race.

  3. One who roams without any settled direction.

  4. A migratory animal found away from its usual range.

  5. A roving vagabond.

  6. Something that shoots, or spreads out, beyond the rest, or too far; an exuberant growth.

  7. Something that stands alone or by itself.

Where this word comes from

From straggle + -er.

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