lallygag
The word “lallygag” has 3 syllables: lal-ly-gag.
It's pronounced as /ˈlæliˌɡæɡ/.
What is synonym and antonym for lallygag?
In the thesaurus, “lallygag” has 4 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lallygag along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lallygag
- dawdle
- delay
- drag
- linger
Antonyms for lallygag
- breeze
- career
- course
- dash
- fly
- hasten
- hurry
- hustle
- race
- rip
- rocket
- run
- rush
- scoot
- scramble
- scurry
- speed
- tear
- whirl
- whisk
- zip
Meanings of lallygag
- noun
- Horseplay, fooling around.
- A layabout, one who lallygags.
- verb
- (See lollygag.) To dawdle; to be lazy or idle; to avoid necessary work or effort.
- To pet, kiss, or otherwise demonstrate overt affection, generally in public.
Example Sentences
- Why do you always lallygag around when there's work to be done?
- We can't afford to lallygag if we want to finish this project on time.
- We missed the bus because you decided to lallygag instead of leaving when I said we should.
- The teacher warned the students not to lallygag in the hallway between classes.
- If you continue to lallygag like this, you'll miss the bus.
On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lallygag, such as: breeze, career, course, dash, dawdle, delay, drag.
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