Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

head-lolls

verb
/hɛd lɒlz/
Definition
To let one’s head hang loosely or to move it in a drooping or relaxed manner, often due to tiredness or lack of concentration.
Examples
  • After a long day at work, he sat on the couch, and his head-lolls as he drifted into sleep.
  • The toddler’s head-lolls as he fights to stay awake during story time.
Meaning
The term ‘head-lolls’ describes the action of allowing one’s head to droop or sway as a result of fatigue or drowsiness. It can also imply a sense of relaxation or being in a state where one is not fully alert.
Synonyms
  • droop
  • tilt
  • hang loosely
  • slump