IPA: /lɒl/
KK: /lɔl/
To sit or lie in a relaxed and lazy way, often with parts of the body hanging loosely.
After a long day, I like to loll on the couch and watch TV.
Past: loll
Past Participle: loll
A relaxed position or attitude, often lying back or leaning in a lazy way.
After a long day, I enjoyed a loll on the couch with a good book.
To allow something to hang or droop loosely, often in a relaxed or lazy manner.
He lolled his head back against the chair, feeling completely at ease.
Past: lolled
Past Participle: lolled
The word 'loll' originates from Middle English 'lollen', meaning to dangle or hang loosely. It is likely of imitative origin, reflecting the action of drooping or hanging down.
Imagine someone hanging loosely or drooping down — that's what 'loll' means, to relax in a lazy or droopy manner.