lollygag

[ lol-ee-gag ]

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verb (used without object),lol·ly·gagged, lol·ly·gag·ging.Informal.

to spend time idly; loaf.
to indulge in kisses and caresses; make love; neck.

Origin of lollygag

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; origin uncertain

Also lal·ly·gag [lah-lee-gag, lal-ee-] /ˈlɑ liˌgæg, ˈlæl i-/ .

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How to use lollygag in a sentence

Workers lollygag, die of dehydration and exhaustion, and revolt.
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British Dictionary definitions for lollygag

lollygag

/ (ˈlɒlɪˌɡæɡ) /

verb-gags, -gagging or -gagged

(intr) a variant of lallygag

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