Lollygagging

Pronunciation: /ˈlɑliˌɡæɡɪŋ/

Definitions of lollygagging

verb to spend time aimlessly or to dawdle; to loiter or idle in a leisurely manner

Example Sentences

A1 Stop lollygagging and finish your homework.

A2 She was lollygagging around instead of getting ready for school.

B1 The boss warned the employees about lollygagging during work hours.

B2 The students were lollygagging in the hallway instead of going to class.

C1 His tendency to lollygagging often caused delays in project deadlines.

C2 The team leader does not tolerate any lollygagging during important meetings.

Examples of lollygagging in a Sentence

formal The employees were reprimanded for lollygagging around the office instead of working.

informal Stop lollygagging and help me with these groceries!

slang Quit lollygagging and let's get this party started!

figurative She felt like she was lollygagging through life, not making any progress towards her goals.

Grammatical Forms of lollygagging

• 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 lollygagging

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'lollygagging' is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was wasting time or dawdling, 'lollygagging' has evolved to also imply a sense of laziness or procrastination.