Lollygagging: meaning, definitions and examples

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lollygagging

 

[ หˆlษ‘หliหŒษกรฆษกษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

wasting time

Lollygagging refers to the act of spending time aimlessly or engaging in frivolous activities instead of being productive. It is often associated with leisure and relaxation but can imply a sense of laziness or procrastination. People who lollygag might delay necessary tasks, opting instead to enjoy lighthearted activities. The term carries a playful connotation and can be used lightheartedly when referring to casual or non-serious behavior.

Synonyms

dawdle, linger, loaf, procrastinate.

Examples of usage

  • Stop lollygagging and start your homework!
  • We spent the afternoon lollygagging at the park.
  • He was lollygagging instead of working on his presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "lollygagging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fazer nada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคฐเฅเค–เคผเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herumlungern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berleha-leha

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒัั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obijaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใถใ‚‰ใถใ‚‰ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traรฎner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ holgazanear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oyalanmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋นˆ๋‘ฅ๋Œ€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุถูŠูŠุน ุงู„ูˆู‚ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flรกkat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ flรกkaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ฒ้€›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lenariti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leyfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั ะถาฏั€ั–ะฟ ัƒะฐา›ั‹ั‚ ำฉั‚ะบั–ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boลŸuna gษ™zinti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ holgazanear

Etymology

The term 'lollygagging' is believed to have originated in the United States during the mid-19th century. It is a colloquial term that captures the essence of aimless wasting of time. The word combines 'lolly,' which is thought to be derived from 'lolly' or 'loll,' meaning to hang around or stand about doing nothing, with 'gag,' likely signifying some form of foolishness or silliness. The playful nature of the word reflects a lighthearted attitude towards idleness, making it a fun expression to describe those moments when one chooses leisure over responsibility. Over time, 'lollygagging' has maintained its informal charm and continues to be used in casual conversations, often to convey a sense of minor disapproval or humor regarding someone's lack of productivity.