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Meaning of dawdled
The primary meaning of "dawdled" is to waste time or move slowly.
Etymology of dawdled
The word "dawdled" originated in the mid-16th century, likely from the noun "daw", which is an old English word for a lazy or foolish person.
The verb "dawdled" initially meant to walk or move slowly, and over time, its meaning expanded to include the idea of wasting time or procrastinating.
Synonyms
lingered
delayed
loitered
procrastinated
tarried
stalled
slowed
sauntered
ambled
meandered
pottered
futzed
dilly-dallied
trifled
frittered
whiled
idled
indulged
luxuriated
reveled
basked
dallied
hobnobbed
hung around
killed time
marked time
passed time
spent time
wasted time
killed hours
marked hours
Definitions
- To take more time than necessary to do something, often because you are not very interested in it or because you are enjoying the activity.
- * To move or act slowly, often in a lazy or careless way.
Usage Examples
- She dawdled over her breakfast, enjoying the warm sunshine streaming through the window.
- * He dawdled on the way home from school, stopping to chat with friends and watch the clouds.
- * They dawdled in the park, taking their time to appreciate the beautiful scenery.