Suggests a lack of definite plans or confusion about what to do next. After the concert, we just milled around downtown, not sure where to eat.
Pro Tip 2/3
Often Social
Commonly happens in social settings where people gather casually without specific intent. At the party, guests milled around the garden, chatting and enjoying drinks.
Pro Tip 3/3
Not Goal-Oriented
Indicates movement without a clear goal, destination, or purpose. Students milled around the quad, waiting for the next lecture to begin.