 dawdle |
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| 1. | [ verb ] take one's time; proceed slowly | |
| Synonyms: | linger | |
| Related terms: | rush move dwell_on dawdler | |
| 2. | [ verb ] waste time | |
| Synonyms: | dally | |
| Examples: | "Get busy--don't dally!" |
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| Related terms: | act dawdler dalliance | |
| 3. | [ verb ] hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. | |
| Synonyms: | lag fall_back fall_behind | |
| Related terms: | follow drag dawdler | |
| Similar spelling: |
daedal Dowdle |
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