Meaning
To act lazily or indolently while reclining; to lean; to lie at ease.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English lollen, lullen (“to lounge idly, hang loosely”), of uncertain origin; the Middle English Dictionary suggests a derivation from Middle Dutch lollen, lullen (“to doze; to mumble, talk nonsense”), though the words could merely be cognate. Compare modern Dutch lol (“fun”)), Icelandic lolla (“to act lazily”). See also lull.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 93 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-31LABDORY
- 2026-07-26OACHILT
- 2026-07-15OBEFILN
- 2026-07-05ODEFILV
- 2026-06-09OEFGILN
- 2026-06-06OEILNTW
- 2026-05-30OAILNTV
- 2026-05-27OEFINLX
- 2026-05-22OATHINL
- 2026-05-17LACDORT
- 2026-05-10LODNGFI
- 2026-04-25OENIHLP
+81 earlier appearances in the archive.