Lallygag (or lollygag) is an American slang word. It means ‘to spend time aimlessly’, ‘to be idle’ or ‘to fool around’. It can also mean ‘dawdle’ or ‘dally’.
The origin appears to be unknown. The word forms include lallygagged and lallygagging.
The OED gives examples of early usage, and this one caught my eye:
“The lascivious lolly-gagging lumps of licentiousness who disgrace the common decencies of life by their love-sick fawnings at our public dances.” Northern Vindicator (Estherville, Iowa), 1868.
That’s impressive alliteration and I only wish I could view the rest of the newspaper article (or letter – I bet it’s from a letter).
Hannah McCall 
Great word. My favorite use of lollygaggers can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLMl0CLIDLg
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That is a great scene.
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Lollygag is an American expression? Somehow, as an American, I am not surprised….
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I lollygag all the time, usually at work. Lol!
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I think it’s very common! 😉
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I love–and use–the word lollygag quite frequently, actually. Ditto lollygagging. 🙂
xox
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