loll
verb (used without object)
to recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy, or indolent manner; lounge.
Example Sentences
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A great many dogs run up to me, tails wagging, tongues lolling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
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
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
Indeed Gollum had suddenly paused again, and his large head on its scrawny neck was lolling from side to side as if he was listening.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
