Cryptic crossword clue
Left with associate, joke and loiter aimlessly 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LALLYGAG

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What does LALLYGAG mean?

LALLYGAG noun
  1. Horseplay, fooling around.
  2. A layabout, one who lallygags.
LALLYGAG verb
  1. (See lollygag.) To dawdle; to be lazy or idle; to avoid necessary work or effort.
  2. To pet, kiss, or otherwise demonstrate overt affection, generally in public.

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