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lolling


Meanings
  • Verb

    To roll or sway back and forth in a relaxed and idly enjoyable way.

    - "He was lolling in the hammock, enjoying the cool breeze."
    - "The children were lolling on the grass, munching on sandwiches."

Synonyms

relax , slack , slacken
Rhymes
Words rhyming with lolling
rolling , holing , boiling
Variants
List of all variants of lolling that leads to same result
loll , lolled , loller , lollers , lolling , lolls
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to roll in a soft substance', such as sand or snow.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'lolling' comes from the Old English word 'lolian', which means 'to roll in a soft substance'.

  2. In the 16th century, 'lolling' was used to describe the behavior of a person who was drunk and unable to stand upright.


Related Concepts
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  1. Lounging: Related concept, refers to relaxing or sitting in a comfortable position for a long time.

  2. Recline: Related concept, means to lean back, especially in a comfortable position.


Culture
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In literature, 'lolling' has been used to describe lazy or idle behavior, often with a sense of contentment or pleasure.

How to Memorize "lolling"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person lying on a soft surface, such as a hammock or a couch, with their body swaying gently back and forth.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'lolling' with relaxation and idleness, such as lounging in the sun or taking a nap.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Lolling: Leisurely, Opulent, Lazy, Languid' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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