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linger vs lollygag

lollygag vs linger

linger and lollygag both are verbs.

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

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