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Definition of Lallygag
1. Verb. Be about. "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Lurch, Prowl
Derivative terms: Lingerer, Loiterer, Lounger
Definition of Lallygag
1. Noun. horseplay, fooling around. ¹
2. Noun. A layabout, one who '''lallygags'''. ¹
3. Verb. (See lollygag.) To dawdle; to be lazy or idle; to avoid necessary work or effort. ¹
4. Verb. (archaic US) To pet, kiss, or otherwise demonstrate overt affection, generally in public. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lallygag
1. to dawdle [v -GAGGED, -GAGGING, -GAGS] - See also: dawdle
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lallygag
Literary usage of Lallygag
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Putnam's Magazine (1910)
"At the first sign of any lackadaisical tendency to lallygag on the part of a
member of this community, out he goes! Is it agreed?" "Sure thing! ..."
2. Putnam's Magazine (1910)
"At the first sign of any lackadaisical tendency to lallygag on the part of a
member of this community, out he goes! Is it agreed?" "Sure thing! ..."
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