What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
daddle
Example
Stop daddling around and get to work! [daddling: present participle]
Example
The old man daddled down the street, taking his time. [daddled: past tense]
lollygag
Example
Quit lollygagging and finish your homework! [lollygagging: present participle]
Example
We spent the afternoon lollygagging on the beach, enjoying the sun. [lollygagging: gerund]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lollygag is more commonly used than daddle in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between daddle and lollygag?
Neither daddle nor lollygag are particularly formal words, but daddle may have a slightly more literary or old-fashioned connotation.
