lallygags
The word “lallygags” has 3 syllables: lal-ly-gags.
It's pronounced as /ˈlæliˌɡæɡz/.
What is synonym and antonym for lallygags?
In the thesaurus, “lallygags” has 5 synonyms and 24 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lallygags along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lallygags
- delays
- drags
- hangs fire
- lingers
- marks time
Antonyms for lallygags
- barrels
- bolts
- bowls
- careers
- courses
- darts
- dashes
- flies
- hastens
- hurries
- races
- rips
- rockets
- runs
- rushes
- scoots
- scuds
- scurries
- speeds
- tears
- whirls
- whisks
- whizzes
- zips
Meanings of 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
- Lallygags in the office tend to disrupt productivity and focus.
- She always lallygags in the mornings, making us late for school.
- The supervisor dislikes when anyone lallygags during work hours.
- Despite the urgency of the situation, he lallygags as if there's no deadline.
- The team cannot afford any lallygags if they want to win the championship.
On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lallygags, such as: barrels, bolts, bowls, careers, courses, darts, dashes.
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