Procrastinate Definition & Meaning

procrastinate
verb
  1. postpone doing what one should be doing; "He did not want to write the letter and procrastinated for days"
  2. postpone or delay needlessly; "He procrastinated the matter until it was almost too late"

"Procrastinate" in song lyrics

See how procrastinate is used in real songs:

  • "Get it now, not tomorrow, don't procrastinate"
    Blackalicious f/ KWEEN and Lyrics Born — Give it to Ya
  • "Because I won't procrastinate"
    Fu-Schnickens — Ring the Alarm
  • "So no time to wait, don't debate or procrastinate"
    Grand Daddy I.U. — Something New

Usage tips for "procrastinate"

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