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lollygag
What does lollygag mean?
To dally, loiter, or fool around instead of getting on with things.
"Quit lollygaggin' and get in the truck."
Origin
American English, mid-1800s; possibly from dialectal "lolly" (tongue) plus "gag," and once carried a racy connotation.
Frequently asked questions
What does lollygag mean?
To dawdle, dally, or fool around instead of getting on with what you should be doing.
How do you use lollygag in a sentence?
Usually as a scolding, as in "Stop lollygagging and finish your chores."
Where does lollygag come from?
It's American English from the mid-1800s, possibly from dialectal "lolly" (tongue) plus "gag," and once had a racy connotation.
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