Definition of 'dawdle'

Verb

1. take one's time; proceed slowly
      Synonyms: linger
      Antonyms: rush hotfoot hasten hie speed race pelt along rush along cannonball along bucket along belt along
2. waste time; "Get busy--don't dally!"
      Synonyms: dally
3. hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
      Synonyms: lag fall back fall behind

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