dawdle
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Verb — To move slowly or take much longer than necessary, often because of a lack of urgency.
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How to use dawdle
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Etymology
Likely related to old English dialect words like "daddle" or "doddle," meaning to walk slowly or aimlessly — probably imitative in origin.
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What does “dawdle” mean?
The word “dawdle” means to move slowly or take much longer than necessary, often because of a lack of urgency. In plain terms, to take your time in a way that wastes time or annoys other people who are waiting.
How do you pronounce “dawdle”?
“Dawdle” is pronounced DAWDL (/ˈdɔdl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “dawdle” in a sentence?
Here is “dawdle” used in a sentence: “He dawdled on the walk home, stopping to look in every shop window.”
What part of speech is “dawdle”?
“Dawdle” is a verb.
Where does the word “dawdle” come from?
The word “dawdle” comes from Old English. Likely related to old English dialect words like "daddle" or "doddle," meaning to walk slowly or aimlessly — probably imitative in origin.