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.

Verb

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