lallygag

noun

Meaning

Horseplay, fooling around.
A layabout, one who lallygags.
(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.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

mill around(English)mill about(English)loaf(English)lurk(English)loiter(English)hang around(English)mess about(English)lounge(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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