dawdling Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
    dalliance; trifling.
  2. verb take one's time; proceed slowly
    dawdle; linger.
  3. verb waste time
    dawdle; dally.
    • Get busy--don't dally!
  4. verb hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
    dawdle; fall behind; fall back; lag.

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