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
    1. (See lollygag.) To dawdle; to be lazy or idle; to avoid necessary work or effort.
    2. 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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