The difference between Loiter and Tarry

When used as verbs, loiter means to stand about without any aim or purpose, whereas tarry means to delay.

Tarry is also noun with the meaning: a sojourn.

Tarry is also adjective with the meaning: resembling tar.

check bellow for the other definitions of Loiter and Tarry

Loiter as a verb:

To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly

Examples:

"synonyms [[lepak]] (''Malaysia'', ''Singapore'') linger hang around"

"For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside."

Tarry as a verb (intransitive, dated):

To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.

Examples:

"It is true that the Messiah will come, though he may tarry''. ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Hitchens Hitchens] quoting translated [[Maimonides]])"
Tarry as a verb (intransitive, dated):

To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
Tarry as a verb (intransitive, dated):

To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.
Tarry as a verb (intransitive, dated):

To stay somewhere temporarily; to sojourn.
Tarry as a verb (transitive, dated):

To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.