Loll

Verb

Definition: To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed, or lounging manner.

Synonyms: Lounge, Sprawl, Loaf

Antonyms: Sit up, Stand straight

Examples:
  • She lolls on the hammock all afternoon.
  • The dog lolls its tongue as it pants.
Mnemonics:
  • Imagine someone lounging and lolling around in a hammock.

Noun

Definition: The act or state of lolling; a relaxed or lazy posture.

Synonyms: Lounging, Lounging position

Antonyms:

Examples:
  • She assumes a comfortable loll after a long day.
Mnemonics:
  • 'Loll' as in the act of lounging in a relaxed posture.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English 'lollen', of unknown origin.

Historical Usage:

The word 'loll' has been used since Middle English period with a similar meaning of relaxed or lounging posture.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Loll about"

Explanation:

To spend time in a relaxed or lazy manner.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'loll' as a synonym for 'lol' (abbreviation for laughing out loud).

Explanation:

'Lol' is a popular internet abbreviation, while 'loll' refers to a relaxed or lazy posture. They have different meanings and uses.

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