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Dawdle Definition & Meaning

dawdle
verb
  1. take one's time; proceed slowly
  2. waste time; "Get busy--don't dally!"
  3. hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

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Frequently asked questions

What does dawdle mean?
take one's time; proceed slowly waste time; "Get busy--don't dally!" hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
What part of speech is dawdle?
Dawdle is a verb.
How many definitions does dawdle have?
Dawdle has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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