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lallygag

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "lallygag" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

lallygag

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

lallygag is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, lallygag is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflallygag

1noun
  • Horseplay, fooling around.
  • A layabout, one who lallygags.
1verb
  • (See lollygag.) To dawdle; to be lazy or idle; to avoid necessary work or effort.
  • To pet, kiss, or otherwise demonstrate overt affection, generally in public.
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