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dawdle

/ˈdɔːdəl/

noun

Meaning

  • A dawdler.

  • A slow walk, journey.

  • An easily accomplished task; a doddle.

verb

Meaning

  • To spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.

  • To spend (time) without haste or purpose.

    "to dawdle away the whole morning"

  • To move or walk lackadaisically.

    "If you dawdle on your daily walk, you won't get as much exercise."