lallygag

/ˈlælɪɡæɡ/

Definitions

1. verb

to loiter or idle about; to waste time or be idle.

“The tourists ended up lallygagging in the town for hours, missing their train.”

2. noun

loitering or idle people; idle time.

“The area became notorious for lallygagging and crime.”

Synonyms

  • dawdle
  • loiter
  • lounge

Antonyms

  • hurry
  • rush