lollygagged
iˌgæg
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lallygag or lollygag (ˈlælɪˌɡæɡ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -gags, -gagging, -gagged | |
| (US) (intr) to loiter aimlessly | |
| [C20: of unknown origin] | |
| lollygag or lollygag | |
| —vb | |
| [C20: of unknown origin] | |
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Lollygagged
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| lollygag (ˈlɒlɪˌɡæɡ) | |
| —vb , -gags, -gagging, -gagged | |
| (intr) a variant of lallygag | |
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lollygag
"dawdle, dally," 1862, lallygag, Amer.Eng., perhaps from dial. lolly "tongue" + gag "deceive, trick."
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