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.