noun a person who lollygags or engages in aimless activities
verb to spend time aimlessly or to dawdle
In a professional setting, supervisors may discourage employees from lollygagging and encourage them to stay focused on their tasks.
The word 'lollygag' can be used in casual conversations or text messages to describe someone who is wasting time or being lazy.
In a casual setting, such as a park or beach, people may lollygag or dawdle without a specific purpose.
Parents may scold their children for lollygagging when they are supposed to be doing chores or homework.
A writer may use 'lollygag' in a descriptive or narrative context to convey a character's leisurely or aimless behavior.
A psychologist may use 'lollygag' informally to encourage a client to stop procrastinating or wasting time.
A teacher may use 'lollygag' to remind students to stay focused and avoid wasting time during class.
A manager may use 'lollygag' to address employees who are not working efficiently or are wasting time on non-work related activities.
A chef may use 'lollygag' to describe a cook who is moving slowly or not working efficiently in the kitchen.
An athlete may use 'lollygag' to describe a teammate who is not putting in full effort during practice or a game.