Lollygagging Meaning in English
word · lemma: lollygag
释义
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.
用法与细微差别
Mainly informal or playful; common in American English. Similar to 'dawdling', 'goofing off', or 'slacking'. Sometimes spelled 'lallygag'. Often used by adults speaking to children or among friends.
例句
Stop lollygagging and finish your homework.
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The children were lollygagging in the park all afternoon.
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We can't keep lollygagging if we want to catch the bus.
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We spent the morning lollygagging around downtown with no real plans.
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"Quit lollygagging and help me set the table," Mom called from the kitchen.
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He always gets in trouble for lollygagging during practice.
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