What does lollygag mean?
Definitions for lollygag
ˈlɒl iˌgæglol·ly·gag
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Princeton's WordNet
loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag, loaf, lallygag, hang around, mess about, tarry, linger, lurk, mill about, mill aroundverb
be about
"The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
Wiktionary
lollygagnoun
Silliness, nonsense.
He likes to do his car up with blacked-out windows, and all that lollygag.
lollygagverb
To dawdle; to be lazy or idle; to avoid necessary work or effort.
Etymology: Origin unknown.
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lollygag
To lollygag means to spend time aimlessly or to dawdle, often indulging in lazy or idle behavior. It suggests a lack of urgency or a failure to act promptly or efficiently.
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Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lollygag in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lollygag in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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