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What is the origin of the word 'lollygagging'?

Question #150942. Asked by Thesuperyoshi.
Last updated Apr 15 2024.
Originally posted Apr 15 2024 3:38 AM.

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The website Etymonline has this to say:
lollygag (v.)
"dawdle, dally," 1862, "lallygag," American English, perhaps from dialectal "lolly" "tongue" + "gag" "deceive, trick."
Related: "Lollygagged"; "lollygagging".
link https://www.etymonline.com/word/lollygag#etymonline_v_12408

That answer seems a little unsure as to the exact origins of the word. The Meriam-Webster online dictionary doesn't beat about the bush, merely stating that the origin is unknown. Its website does, however, have an interesting "Did You Know?" section.
link https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lollygag
Response last updated by psnz on Apr 15 2024.
Apr 15 2024, 4:59 PM
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