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Leticia Pröllochs
Hello, what is the difference between to lounge and to loll?
Sep 12, 2023 8:25 PM
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A British person can weigh in about British usage, but in American English, 'loll about/around' is not very common to hear; I would associate 'loll' in American usage to have a greater connotation with frivolousness, laziness, wasting time, inefficiency. Whereas, 'lounge' has a more neutral connotation of just relaxing, resting, enjoying yourself, etc.
'He needs to get back to work and stop lolling around.'
'Lounging around' could also have a negative connotation but would be more dependent on context.
September 12, 2023
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Leticia Pröllochs
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