lollygag
The origin and history of lollygag.
Etymology
By surface analysis, this is formed from lolly ("fool, tongue") and gag ("fool around"). Compare lollypoop. It is cited in American dialects from 1871 and attested since at least 1859.
The origin and history of lollygag.
By surface analysis, this is formed from lolly ("fool, tongue") and gag ("fool around"). Compare lollypoop. It is cited in American dialects from 1871 and attested since at least 1859.
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