How to Pronounce "lollygagging"
word
ˈlɑliˌɡæɡɪŋ
LAH-lee-gag-ing
lˈɒlɪɡˌæɡɪŋ
LOL-ih-gag-ing
Definition
To spend time aimlessly by doing nothing in particular, wasting time, or being slow to get things done. Often used in a playful or mildly critical way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈlɑliˌɡæɡɪŋ
British English
lˈɒlɪɡˌæɡɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAH-lee-gag-ing
UK
LOL-ih-gag-ing
Listen in Context
Stop lollygagging and finish your homework.
The children were lollygagging in the park all afternoon.
We can't keep lollygagging if we want to catch the bus.
We spent the morning lollygagging around downtown with no real plans.