lollygag

[ lol-ee-gag ]
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verb (used without object),lol·ly·gagged, lol·ly·gag·ging.Informal.
  1. to spend time idly; loaf.

  2. to indulge in kisses and caresses; make love; neck.

Origin of lollygag

1
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; origin uncertain
  • Also lal·ly·gag [lah-lee-gag, lal-ee-] /ˈlɑ liˌgæg, ˈlæl i-/ .

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British Dictionary definitions for lollygag

lollygag

/ (ˈlɒlɪˌɡæɡ) /


verb-gags, -gagging or -gagged
  1. (intr) a variant of lallygag

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