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lolling

  • present participle
    of loll.
    loll
    verb (used without object)
    to recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy, or indolent manner; lounge.
  • a word derived from loll.
    loll
    verb (used without object)
    to recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy, or indolent manner; lounge.

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TOPANGA, Calif.— L.A.’s newest celebrity enjoys strolling the Malibu coast, dining on sushi, and lolling about the backyards of the rich and famous.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025

Indeed, perked up ears with a tongue lolling does not read as scared so much as “squirrel!”

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2025

Woodward, a social media influencer who goes by the tag @NativeSantaCruz on Twitter, Instagram and Threads, said that as recently as Friday, 841 had been been swimming, lolling and feeding solo.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2023

Let us recall that many Americans have opted for the proverbial staycation — dutifully staying at home during their time off and lolling in the backyard rather than at a fancy resort or theme park.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 30, 2023

They were flagging in the rays of the bright sun, winter sun shining in a pale cool sky though it was; their heads were down and their tongues lolling out.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien