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lollygag Synonyms

Another word for lollygag

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• verb (Context 1)

To spend time aimlessly; to dawdle, dally, or waste time when one should be working or moving purposefully.

Usage Example

"The coach told the players to stop lollygagging on the field and get ready for the next drill."

Strongest
dawdle
dally
dilly-dally
Strong
loiter
loaf
linger
putter
procrastinate

Opposites of lollygag

The opposite of lollygag shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hurry
hasten
hustle
rush
bustle
toil
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• Nearby Words

lollapalooza
lollipop
lolly
lollygag
lollygagger
london
london planetree

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lollygag. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lollygag
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