lollage: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely Rare/ObsoleteArchaic/Humorous/Literary
Quick answer
What does “lollage” mean?
The act or state of lolling.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The act or state of lolling; lazy, relaxed, or indolent behaviour.
A manner of behaving that is characterized by laziness, idle relaxation, or a lack of effort; a state of comfortable slouching or lounging.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Equally obsolete and rare in both varieties. No significant modern dialectal difference.
Connotations
In historical literary use, it might carry a slightly humorous or gently critical connotation of indolence.
Frequency
Effectively zero frequency in contemporary corpora for both BrE and AmE.
Grammar
How to Use “lollage” in a Sentence
[indulge in] + lollage[a state/period of] + lollageVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “lollage” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- (Base form 'loll') He was content to loll in his armchair all Bank Holiday.
American English
- (Base form 'loll') She liked to loll on the porch swing during the humid afternoon.
adverb
British English
- (No direct adverb; related: 'lollingly') He sat lollingly against the cushions.
American English
- (No direct adverb; related: 'lollingly') She lay lollingly in the hammock, reading a novel.
adjective
British English
- (Related adjective 'lolling') The lolling cat showed no interest in the toy.
American English
- (Related adjective 'lolling') He had a lolling, relaxed posture in the recliner.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used, except potentially in historical linguistic or literary analysis.
Everyday
Not used in contemporary speech. Might be used humorously among friends familiar with archaic words.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “lollage”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “lollage”
- Treating it as a common modern noun.
- Misspelling as 'lolliage'.
- Using it in formal writing without a specific stylistic reason.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but it is an archaic and very rare word. It is not part of the active vocabulary of modern English speakers and is not found in most contemporary dictionaries.
No, it is not advisable. Using extremely rare or archaic words can make your writing seem unnatural or pretentious. Use more common synonyms like 'laziness' or 'idleness' instead.
It is a noun. It is derived from the verb 'to loll' by adding the noun-forming suffix '-age'.
In British English, it is pronounced /ˈlɒl.ɪdʒ/ (similar to 'loll' + 'idge'). In American English, it is /ˈlɑː.lɪdʒ/ (with a longer 'ah' sound in the first syllable).
The act or state of lolling.
Lollage is usually archaic/humorous/literary in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No established idioms for this word]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a 'lollipop' leaning to one side - 'lollage' is the state of leaning back lazily.
Conceptual Metaphor
INACTIVITY IS A PHYSICAL SLUMP (The state of not acting is conceptualised as a relaxed, slumped posture).
Practice
Quiz
In which context might the word 'lollage' be most appropriately used today?