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lollygag
[lol-ee-gag]
verb (used without object)
to spend time idly; loaf.
to indulge in kisses and caresses; make love; neck.
lollygag
/ ˈɒɪˌɡæɡ /
verb
(intr) a variant of lallygag
Word History and Origins
Origin of lollygag1
Example Sentences
“I can’t just be out there and just lollygagging around. I’ve got to be focused. I have to pay attention to all the little details. I have to be on cue and poised every game.”
Friday brings the premiere of “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” an anime series based on the comic book about a young, lollygagging amateur bass player battling seven of his new love’s exes.
Even the raucous home crowd was frustrated by the lollygagging.
When he wants to serenade a love interest he can hardly believe wants him back on “Sweet,” he brings a drowsy drum loop and lollygagging chords to soundtrack his lyrics.
On Monday evening, a Times reporter spotted the otter lollygagging along the coast between the lighthouse and the nearby surfer statue.
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When To Use
To lollygag is to dilly-dally, dawdle, loaf around, or goof off. If you’re lollygagging, you’re wasting time by moving slowly or doing something less important than what you should be (or doing nothing at all).Lollygag is primarily used in the United States. It is synonymous with the very similar spelled lallygag, but lollygag is more commonly used. Both are very informal.Example: Coach yelled at Spencer for lollygagging at practice.
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