verb

loll

LAHL/lɑːl/

To rest or hang in a loose, relaxed position.

The older man lolls in the armchair with one arm hanging loosely.

An older man lolls sideways in a cushioned armchair, his body loosely sprawled, one arm dangling over the side and his legs stretched out comfortably.

Etymology

lollMiddle Englishto lounge idly, hang loosely

Middle English lollen described both idle lounging and hanging loosely, linking relaxation with a slack posture. Its earlier origin is uncertain, but these recorded meanings directly explain the modern sense.

In context

Storytime Haven150:07

Leonard looked at her indolently: 'I like to loll.'

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More examples

The dog's tongue lolls out of its mouth.
We spend the afternoon lolling in the shade.
His head lolled against the cushion as he slept.

Forms

loll · lolls · lolled · lolling

Similar words

lounge: Emphasizes resting idly rather than hanging or drooping loosely.
droop: Emphasizes hanging downward, often from weakness rather than relaxation.
recline: Specifies leaning or lying back, not simply resting loosely.