Associations to the word «Dawdling»
Noun
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Wiktionary
DAWDLE, verb. (intransitive) To spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.
DAWDLE, verb. (transitive) To spend (time) without haste or purpose.
DAWDLE, verb. (intransitive) To move or walk lackadaisically.
DAWDLE, noun. A dawdler.
Dictionary definition
DAWDLE, verb. Take one's time; proceed slowly.
DAWDLE, verb. Waste time; "Get busy--don't dally!".
DAWDLE, verb. Hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc..
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