How Do You Spell LOLLYGAGGED?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒlɪɡˌaɡd] (IPA)

The word "lollygagged" refers to wasting time or being idle. The correct way to spell it is /ˈlɑːliɡæɡd/, with the stress on the first syllable. The first syllable is pronounced like "law", and the second syllable has a short "i" sound like "lid". The word is derived from the term "lollygag", which was first used in the 1860s as a term for being lazy or wasting time. The addition of "-ged" to the end of the word indicates the past tense.

LOLLYGAGGED Meaning and Definition

1. Lollygagged, derived from the word "lollygag," is a vibrant and colloquial verb with American English origins. The term is used to describe engaging in aimless or idle behavior, often marked by wasting time or lingering without purpose. When someone lollygags, they exhibit a tendency to dawdle, loiter, or procrastinate, often disregarding pressing tasks or responsibilities.

   Lollygagging typically involves engaging in leisurely or unproductive activities, such as daydreaming, engaging in meaningless conversations, excessively browsing the internet, or procrastinating on essential tasks. It implies a lack of focus or urgency and suggests a disregard for deadlines or commitments. The term does not carry inherently negative connotations, as it can also refer to taking leisurely strolls or enjoying pleasant idleness, but it often implies a sense of frivolity or a lack of motivation.

   The word "lollygagged" can sometimes be used to highlight someone's laziness or lack of productivity, portraying them as wasting time or being complacent. It serves as a mild criticism, suggesting that the individual in question could be utilizing their time more effectively. While not an overly formal term, "lollygagged" perfectly captures the essence of engaging in idle or unproductive behavior, emphasizing the notion of squandering valuable time without a clear purpose or direction.

Common Misspellings for LOLLYGAGGED

• kollygagged
• pollygagged
• oollygagged
• lillygagged
• lkllygagged
• llllygagged
• lpllygagged
• l0llygagged
• l9llygagged
• loklygagged
• loplygagged
• loolygagged
• lolkygagged
• lolpygagged
• loloygagged
• lolltgagged
• lollggagged
• lollhgagged
• lollugagged
• loleygagger
• Lallygagged
• Lallegagged
• Lolligigged

Etymology of LOLLYGAGGED

The word lollygagged is derived from the term lollygag or lallygag, which first emerged in 19th-century America. While the exact origin of the word is unclear, it is believed to be a combination of the terms lolly (or lally) meaning tongue and gag meaning to stop up, idle talk, or nonsense. In this context, lollygag originally referred to idle or aimless behavior, time-wasting, or dawdling. Over time, the verb lollygag took on a more playful and informal connotation, often used to describe someone who is loitering, lazily passing time, or lingering without purpose. Lollygagged is the past tense conjugation of lollygag.

Similar spelling words for LOLLYGAGGED

• lallygag,
• lollygag.

Conjugate verb Lollygagged

CONDITIONAL

I would lollygagged

you would lollygagged

he/she/it would lollygagged

we would lollygagged

they would lollygagged

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be lollygaggeding

you would be lollygaggeding

he/she/it would be lollygaggeding

we would be lollygaggeding

they would be lollygaggeding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have lollygagged

you would have lollygagged

he/she/it would have lollygagged

we would have lollygagged

they would have lollygagged

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been lollygaggeding

you would have been lollygaggeding

he/she/it would have been lollygaggeding

we would have been lollygaggeding

they would have been lollygaggeding

FUTURE

I will lollygagged

you will lollygagged

he/she/it will lollygagged

we will lollygagged

they will lollygagged

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be lollygaggeding

you will be lollygaggeding

he/she/it will be lollygaggeding

we will be lollygaggeding

they will be lollygaggeding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lollygaggeded

you will have lollygaggeded

he/she/it will have lollygaggeded

we will have lollygaggeded

they will have lollygaggeded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been lollygaggeding

you will have been lollygaggeding

he/she/it will have been lollygaggeding

we will have been lollygaggeding

they will have been lollygaggeding

IMPERATIVE

you lollygagged

we let´s lollygagged

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lollygagged

PAST

I lollygaggeded

you lollygaggeded

he/she/it lollygaggeded

we lollygaggeded

they lollygaggeded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was lollygaggeding

you were lollygaggeding

he/she/it was lollygaggeding

we were lollygaggeding

they were lollygaggeding

PAST PARTICIPLE

lollygaggeded

PAST PERFECT

I had lollygaggeded

you had lollygaggeded

he/she/it had lollygaggeded

we had lollygaggeded

they had lollygaggeded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been lollygaggeding

you had been lollygaggeding

he/she/it had been lollygaggeding

we had been lollygaggeding

they had been lollygaggeding

PRESENT

I lollygagged

you lollygagged

he/she/it lollygaggeds

we lollygagged

they lollygagged

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am lollygaggeding

you are lollygaggeding

he/she/it is lollygaggeding

we are lollygaggeding

they are lollygaggeding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

lollygaggeding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lollygaggeded

you have lollygaggeded

he/she/it has lollygaggeded

we have lollygaggeded

they have lollygaggeded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been lollygaggeding

you have been lollygaggeding

he/she/it has been lollygaggeding

we have been lollygaggeding

they have been lollygaggeding