dawdle meaning

UK US /ˈdɔdəl/ 2 syllables

dawdle (verb): take one's time; proceed slowly.

dawdle has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

dawdle as a verb

  1. take one's time; proceed slowly

    Synonyms: linger

    Type of: move

    Related forms: dawdler

  2. waste time
    • Get busy--don't dally!

    Synonyms: dally

    Type of: act

    Related forms: dawdler, dawdling

  3. hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

    Synonyms: lag, fall back, fall behind

    Type of: follow

    Kinds: drag

    Related forms: dawdler

How to pronounce dawdle

dawdle is pronounced /ˈdɔdəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with DA · words ending in LE · 6-letter words

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