godan verb (-ru)
wander about; loiter; hang around
Casual, often slightly negative nuance of aimlessly walking or lingering without a clear purpose. Used for people moving around idly.
夜遅くに駅前をほっつき回るのは危ないよ。
It's dangerous to wander around in front of the station late at night.
彼は仕事もせずに一日中街をほっつき回っている。
He just loiters around town all day without working.