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lollygagging

verb

variants also lallygagging
present participle of lollygag
as in delaying
to move or act slowly accused the government of lollygagging while survivors of the earthquake continued to live in the most wretched conditions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lollygagging
  1. delaying
  2. lingering
  3. poking
  4. dragging
  5. crawling
  6. strolling
  7. dawdling
Verb
  • Kim Anding, the Lighthouse’s former controller, told the Star-Telegram that delaying roof repairs amounted to negligence.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Thirty percent also reported delaying or forgoing medical care.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of delaying
Verb
  • But now there’s the lingering unknown amid a fight that can feel endless.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The film’s cast is mostly made up of tribal non-actors, but Anghlong Konyak is its captivating center, as a man whose stubbornness against change sits alongside a lingering grief over his fading way of life.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of lingering
Verb
  • One of the most iconic fall looks is a pair of tall boots with a knit sock poking over the top.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Even Watford’s mascot got involved, standing behind one of the goalposts ahead of the game and poking its head out with a binocular gesture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of poking
Verb
  • Ted, naturally, advises everyone to stay positive, but the outlook isn’t great, and it’s not helped by the team doctor dragging his feet about seeing the Greyhounds star, which Keeley immediately clocks as sexism.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This movement of the fabric can shorten a hemline and secure a train so someone can easily move about without tripping or having extra fabric dragging on the ground.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of dragging
Verb
  • Shopping is also often easier to do manually, largely because of restrictions that prevent bots from crawling websites.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
  • While Macbeth is constantly crawling out of his skin, Kelsey sings the role with a relaxed confidence that is a pleasure to listen to, if dramatically disorienting.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of crawling
Verb
  • Katy Perry and her boyfriend, former prime minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, were strolling through the galleries alongside Doja Cat, who introduced herself to Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel.
    — John Ross, Vanity Fair, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Add a denim jacket in a different wash from your pants, and the result is a fall outfit made for cozy afternoons at the coffee shop or strolling through the park.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of strolling
Verb
  • Gvardiol looked jittery early on, rallied a little to break up some dangerous Porto attacks, but then started giving the ball away again and was booked for a needless pull after being caught dawdling in possession.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Definition of dawdling
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“Lollygagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lollygagging. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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