verb
lollygag
Lollygag (verb) means to dawdle; to be lazy or idle; to avoid necessary work or effort.
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verb
1
To dawdle; to be lazy or idle; to avoid necessary work or effort.
2
To fool around, especially sexually.
3
To effusively (often excessively) display affection.
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Etymology
By surface analysis, lolly (“fool, tongue”) + gag (“fool around”). Compare lollypoop. Cited in American dialects from 1871 and attested since at least 1859.
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What is the meaning of lollygag?
"lollygag" (verb) means to dawdle; to be lazy or idle; to avoid necessary work or effort.
What are the different meanings of lollygag?
"lollygag" has 3 main meanings: 1. To dawdle; to be lazy or idle; to avoid necessary work or effort; 2. To fool around, especially sexually; 3. To effusively (often excessively) display affection.