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- US Pronunciation
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- [lol-ee-gag]
- /ˈlɒl iˌgæg/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lol-ee-gag]
- /ˈlɒl iˌgæg/
Definitions of lollygagging word
- abbreviation LOLLYGAGGING lallygag. 1
- noun lollygagging Present participle of lollygag. 1
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Parts of speech for Lollygagging
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lollygagging popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lollygagging
verb lollygagging
- poke — to prod or push, especially with something narrow or pointed, as a finger, elbow, stick, etc.: to poke someone in the ribs.
- slither — to slide down or along a surface, especially unsteadily, from side to side, or with some friction or noise: The box slithered down the chute.
- drag — drag and drop
- wriggle — to twist to and fro; writhe; squirm.
- plod — to walk heavily or move laboriously; trudge: to plod under the weight of a burden.
Antonyms for lollygagging
verb lollygagging
- rush — to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
- hurry — to move, proceed, or act with haste (often followed by up): Hurry, or we'll be late. Hurry up, it's starting to rain.
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
- hasten — to move or act with haste; proceed with haste; hurry: to hasten to a place.
- go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
Top questions with lollygagging
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