lallygagged
The word “lallygagged” has 3 syllables: lal-ly-gagged.
It's pronounced as /ˈlæliˌɡæɡd/.
What is synonym and antonym for lallygagged?
In the thesaurus, “lallygagged” has 3 synonyms and 33 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lallygagged along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lallygagged
- delayed
- dragged
- lingered
Antonyms for lallygagged
- barreled
- barrelled
- bolted
- breezed
- careered
- coursed
- darted
- dashed
- flew
- hastened
- humped
- hurried
- hurtled
- hustled
- raced
- ran
- ripped
- rocketed
- run
- rushed
- scooted
- scrambled
- scudded
- scurried
- sped
- speeded
- stampeded
- tore
- trotted
- whirled
- whisked
- whizzed
- zipped
Meanings of lallygagged
- 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
- The students were reprimanded for having lallygagged in the hallway during class.
- Despite the impending deadline, he lallygagged around the office, wasting valuable time.
- She missed her train because she had lallygagged at the coffee shop for too long.
- The hikers were exhausted after having lallygagged along the trail instead of maintaining a steady pace.
- We would have arrived earlier if we hadn't lallygagged on our way to the party.
On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lallygagged, such as: barreled, barrelled, bolted, breezed, careered, coursed, darted.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.