lallygag
verb
lal·ly·gag
less common spelling of lollygag
informal
: to fool around and waste time : dawdle
Stop lollygagging and get to work.
We were slow because the girl was lollygagging, the photographer was photographing, and I was on crutches.—
James Robison
James RobisonThe first author he'd chosen was lollygagging on his manuscript, so it was my chance.—Neal Pollack
Neal Pollack… rally the team of lallygagging lawmakers …—The Hightower Lowdown
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“Lallygag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lallygag. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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