lallygag

UK
/ˈlæliɡæɡ/
US
/ˈlæliɡæɡ/

Translations

lallygagverb
lallygagged
Past Simple
lallygagged
Past Participle
lallygagging
Gerund
UK
/ˈlæliɡæɡ/
US
/ˈlæliɡæɡ/
He spent the whole afternoon lallygagging instead of doing his homework.
Он провел весь день, бездельничая, вместо того чтобы делать домашнее задание.
Additional translations
тянуть резину
Synonyms
fritter away time
waste time

Definitions

lallygagverb
To spend time aimlessly or to dawdle.
He was lallygagging in the park instead of finishing his homework.
To engage in playful or idle flirtation; to cuddle or kiss without serious intent.
The young couple were lallygagging on the porch long after sunset.