lollygagging
/lɒliˈɡæɡɪŋ/ · loll·y·gag·ging
verb
- To dawdle; to be lazy or idle; to avoid necessary work or effort. She was caught lollygagging on the job, and her boss had to remind her of the deadline.
- To fool around, especially sexually. The teenagers were accused of lollygagging in the park, but they claimed it was just a harmless picnic.
Did you know? The term 'lollygagging' was often used in the early 20th century to describe the behavior of teenagers, who were seen as being idle and lacking in responsibility.