NYT Dictionary

LALLYGAG

/ˈlɑliː.ˌɡæɡ/

NounVerbLAL-ly-gaglal-ly-gag · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Horseplay, fooling around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lollygaggerbumcouch potatodawdlerdeadbeatdogfuckerdo-naughtdo-nothingdosseridler

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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