Lollygag and Mope

Lollygag

Lollygag verb - To move or act slowly.
Usage example: accused the government of lollygagging while survivors of the earthquake continued to live in the most wretched conditions

Mope and lollygag are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mope" instead a verb "Lollygag".

Mope

Mope verb - To move or act slowly.
Usage example: we were in a rush, and the Sunday driver in front of us was just moping along

Lollygag and mope are semantically related. (North American) Sometimes you can use "Lollygag" instead a verb "Mope". informal substitute

Nearby Words: moping, moped
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