Lollygagged: meaning, definitions and examples
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lollygagged
[ ˈlɒliˌɡæɡd ]
casual activity
To lollygagged means to spend time aimlessly, wasting time in a leisurely manner. It often implies a sense of idleness or relaxation without any particular goal or purpose in mind.
Synonyms
dawdle, fool around, linger, loaf, waste time.
Examples of usage
- They lollygagged in the park all afternoon.
- Don't lollygagged when there's work to be done!
- He tends to lollygagged instead of getting his assignments done on time.
Translations
Translations of the word "lollygagged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fingir
🇮🇳 टालना
🇩🇪 herumhängen
🇮🇩 berleha-leha
🇺🇦 байдикувати
🇵🇱 obijać się
🇯🇵 無駄に過ごす
🇫🇷 traîner
🇪🇸 holgazanear
🇹🇷 oyalanmak
🇰🇷 빈둥거리다
🇸🇦 يتسكع
🇨🇿 poflakovat se
🇸🇰 flákať sa
🇨🇳 闲逛
🇸🇮 lenariti
🇮🇸 flakast
🇰🇿 босқа өткізу
🇬🇪 ბარბაცა
🇦🇿 tənbəllik etmək
🇲🇽 holgazanear
Etymology
The word 'lollygagged' is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-19th century, with its first known use dating back to 1862. It likely combines the playful-sounding word 'lolly', which might indicate something sweet or carefree, with ‘gag’, which could imply a sense of fooling around. The term was often used in the context of children playing or engaging in lighthearted activities rather than doing something more serious or productive. Though it gained popularity in colloquial speech, 'lollygagged' appeared in various forms of literature, capturing a sense of youthful exuberance and carefree living. Over time, it has remained a quirky and delightful part of American slang, evoking images of leisure and idleness. Today, 'lollygagged' reflects a cultural attitude towards relaxation in contrast to hustle culture, where taking time to enjoy life is deemed both valuable and necessary.