godan verb (-ru)
rove about; prowl around; wander restlessly
Describes moving around an area without a clear purpose, often with a slightly negative or suspicious nuance. Can be used for people or animals.
夜中に怪しい男が近所をうろつき回っていた。
A suspicious man was prowling around the neighborhood late at night.
猫が庭をうろつき回る。
A cat roams around the garden.