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lallygag vs linger

linger vs lallygag

lallygag and linger both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lallygag No No Yes No
linger No No Yes No
As verbs, lallygag and linger are synonyms defined as:
  • lallygag and linger: be about a place without any apparent purpose
Other synonyms of lallygag include footle, hang around, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, lurk, mess about, mill about, mill around, tarry.
lallygag (verb) linger (verb)
be about a place without any apparent purpose take one's time; proceed slowly
leave slowly and hesitantly
be about a place without any apparent purpose
to hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time
remain present although waning or gradually dying
Difference between lallygag and linger

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