lollygag: alternatives and connections

To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; esp., to search in, as for prey or booty.

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

To watch; to observe; to take notice.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

One who loiters; an idler.

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One who loiters; an idler.

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To delay; to loiter; to remain or wait long; to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving; to be slow in deciding; to be in suspense; to hesitate.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Any thick lump, mass, or cake; especially, a large regularly shaped or molded mass, as of bread, sugar, or cake.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

To be slow in moving; to delay; to linger; to be dilatory; to spend time idly; to saunter; to lag behind.

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To spend time lazily, whether lolling or idly sauntering; to pass time indolently; to stand, sit, or recline, in an indolent manner.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

To lie hid; to lie in wait.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Consisting of, or covered with, tar; like tar.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.