loll around

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loll around

He likes to loll around on the sofa on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Definition

Verb: - To spend time in a lazy, relaxed, or idle manner, often without purpose or activity. It implies lounging or reclining in a comfortable, indolent way.

Usage

This verb is used to describe the action of being inactive or leisurely, typically in a relaxed posture. It often carries a slightly negative connotation of wasting time or being unproductive.

Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "to loll about": This is a common variant with the same meaning as "loll around."
    • They spent the afternoon lolling about in the park.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lounge (verb): To lie, sit, or stand in a relaxed or lazy way.
  • Laze (verb): To spend time relaxing or doing very little.
  • Bum around (verb, informal): To spend time idly or without a fixed purpose.
Synonyms
  • Lounge
  • Laze
  • Loaf
  • Idle
  • Relax
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Hang around: To spend time in a place, often without a specific purpose.
    • Teenagers often hang around the mall.
  • Lounge around: To spend time relaxing in a lazy way.
    • It's a perfect day to just lounge around.
Related Idioms
  • Take it easy: To relax and avoid stress or hard work.
    • After the project, I'm going to take it easy for a few days.
loll around

He likes to loll around on the sofa on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Verb
  1. be lazy or idle
    • Her son is just bumming around all day