lallygagging
The word “lallygagging” has 4 syllables: lal-ly-gag-ging.
It's pronounced as /ˈlæliˌɡæɡɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for lallygagging?
In the thesaurus, “lallygagging” has 4 synonyms and 28 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lallygagging along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lallygagging
- dawdling
- delaying
- dragging
- lingering
Antonyms for lallygagging
- barreling
- bolting
- careering
- coursing
- darting
- dashing
- flying
- hastening
- humping
- hurrying
- hurtling
- hustling
- racing
- ripping
- rocketing
- running
- rushing
- scooting
- scrambling
- scudding
- scurrying
- speeding
- stampeding
- tearing
- whirling
- whisking
- whizzing
- zipping
Meanings of lallygagging
- 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
- Lallygagging in the morning rush hour traffic will only make you late for work.
- The coach warned the players against lallygagging during practice if they wanted to win the upcoming match.
- Stop lallygagging and start packing, we need to leave for the trip soon.
- She missed the bus because she was too busy lallygagging at the bus stop.
- The teacher noticed the students lallygagging instead of working on their assignments and reminded them of the impending deadline.
On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lallygagging, such as: barreling, bolting, careering, coursing, darting, dashing, dawdling.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.