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linger vs lallygag

lallygag vs linger

linger and lallygag both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
linger No No Yes No
lallygag No No Yes No
As verbs, linger and lallygag are synonyms defined as:
  • linger and lallygag: be about a place without any apparent purpose
Other synonyms of linger include footle, hang around, loaf, loiter, lollygag, lounge, lurk, mess about, mill about, mill around, tarry.
linger (verb) lallygag (verb)
take one's time; proceed slowly be about a place without any apparent purpose
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 linger and lallygag

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