Dawdle synonyms
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Part of speech:
To stop for a while; linger
To spend time idly; loiter or lounge about; idle, dawdle, etc.
To move or act in a lazy, relaxed way; loll:
loiter (related)
(--- Law) To violate a law or ordinance that prohibits persons from remaining in a given location without a clear purpose for an extended period of time, especially when behaving in a manner indicating a possible threat to persons or property in the vicinity.
(Now Rare) Vacillation or irresolution, esp. over a trivial matter
To deal lightly or carelessly (with); trifle; toy
(Slang) To play experimentally; toy:
Alternative spelling of dilly-dally.
To have a dream of
To fall, move, or stay behind; loiter; linger
To pass in gloom, dullness, etc.
To move in a leisurely, relaxed way; saunter:
To make (a hole or pathway, for example) by or as if by prodding, elbowing, or jabbing:
To dawdle or fritter (something) away
To stay for a time, esp. longer than originally intended; remain temporarily
To play (with).
(Intransitive) To inconsequentially toy with something.
(Intransitive) To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.
To remain or stay in expectation of; await:
To fail to take advantage of or use for profit; lose:
To allow time to elapse in an unproductive manner.
rush (antonym)
Rush is defined as to suddenly move quickly or to hurry.
push (antonym)
To advance despite difficulty or opposition; press forward:
forward (antonym)
Forward is defined as toward the front, or toward something in advance.
speed (antonym)
To drive at a speed exceeding a legal limit:
Alternative spelling of dilly-dally.
To move (an icon), esp. by means of a mouse, in such a way that its course can be followed
To flow behind in a long, thin stream, wisp, etc.
Also used with away: fiddle away
To pass (time) without working or in avoiding work.
To consume entirely; finish off:
To pass (time) without working or in avoiding work.
drag one's feet (or heels)
take-one-s-time
fast (related)
In a secure manner; tightly:
industrious (related)
To pass (time) without working or in avoiding work.
(Idiomatic, intransitive) To be late (for a regular event)
foot-dragger
sleepyhead
The ruddy duck.
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