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.