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lolling

loll
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lol]
    • /lɒl/
    • /lɒl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lol]
    • /lɒl/

Definitions of lolling word

  • verb without object lolling to recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy, or indolent manner; lounge: to loll on a sofa. 1
  • verb without object lolling to hang loosely; droop; dangle: The dog stood in the heat with his tongue lolling out of his mouth. 1
  • verb with object lolling to allow to hang, droop, or dangle. 1
  • noun lolling the act of lolling. 1
  • noun lolling a person or thing that lolls. 1
  • noun lolling Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way. 1

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Origin of lolling

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English lollen, lullen (perhaps imitative); compare Middle Dutch lollen doze, sit over the fire

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Parts of speech for Lolling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

lolling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

lolling usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for lolling

adjective lolling

  • idling — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.

Top questions with lolling

  • what does lolling mean?

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