Pronunciation: /ˈlɑliˌɡæɡ/

Definitions of lollygag

noun a person who lollygags or engages in aimless activities

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a lollygag at the store.

A2 She always carries a lollygag in her purse.

B1 The children were excited to receive a lollygag as a treat.

B2 The exotic lollygag flavors were a hit at the party.

C1 The artisanal lollygag was handmade with premium ingredients.

C2 The limited edition lollygag was highly sought after by collectors.

verb to spend time aimlessly or to dawdle

Example Sentences

A1 She always lollygags when it's time to leave for school.

A2 Don't lollygag around, we need to finish this project on time.

B1 The manager warned the employees not to lollygag during work hours.

B2 I can't stand it when people lollygag instead of getting things done.

C1 His tendency to lollygag has caused delays in the project timeline.

C2 The CEO does not tolerate lollygagging in the workplace.

Examples of lollygag in a Sentence

formal The employees were warned not to lollygag during work hours.

informal Stop lollygagging and get back to work!

slang Quit lollygagging around and start doing something productive.

figurative Don't lollygag when it comes to pursuing your dreams, take action now.

Grammatical Forms of lollygag

past tense

lollygagged

plural

lollygaggers

comparative

more lollygagging

superlative

most lollygagging

present tense

lollygags

future tense

will lollygag

perfect tense

have lollygagged

continuous tense

is lollygagging

singular

lollygagger

positive degree

lollygag

infinitive

to lollygag

gerund

lollygagging

participle

lollygagged

Origin and Evolution of lollygag

First Known Use: 1868 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'lollygag' is believed to have originated in the United States.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is wasting time or fooling around, the word 'lollygag' has evolved to also mean to dawdle or move slowly in a purposeless manner.