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Meaning of dawdle in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdɔdl/

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  1. Verb

    dawdle

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: related to dialect daddle, doddle ‘dally’

    Definitions

    1. take one's time

    Examples

    • « proceed slowly »

    Antonyms

    • rush
    • hotfoot
    • hasten
    • hie
    • speed
    • race
    • pelt along
    • rush along
    • cannonball along
    • bucket along
    • belt along
  2. 2. waste time

    Examples

    • « Get busy--don't dally! »
  3. 3. hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

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