lollygagging

[ˈlɑːliɡæɡɪŋ]

lollygagging Definition

• 1. spend time aimlessly; idle
• 2. to spend time doing things that are not useful or serious

Using lollygagging: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lollygagging" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Stop lollygagging and get back to work!

• Example

  We spent the afternoon lollygagging on the beach.

• Example

  I can't stand it when people are lollygagging around.

lollygagging Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lollygagging

• loafing
• lounging
• dawdling

Antonyms for lollygagging

• working
• hurrying

Phrases with lollygagging

• lollygag around

  to spend time aimlessly or without purpose

  Example

  We spent the whole day lollygagging around the house.

• lollygag one's way

  to move slowly or lazily while doing something

  Example

  He lollygagged his way through the project and didn't finish on time.

• lollygag about

  to waste time by doing nothing in particular

  Example

  She spent the entire morning lollygagging about, not getting anything done.

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Summary: lollygagging in Brief

'Lollygagging' [ˈlɑːliɡæɡɪŋ] is a verb that means to spend time aimlessly or without purpose. It is often used to describe someone who is wasting time or being lazy, as in 'Stop lollygagging and get back to work!' Other phrases include 'lollygag around,' 'lollygag one's way,' and 'lollygag about.'