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dawdle

The correct spelling is dawdle.

How to pronounce dawdle

/ˈdɔːdəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈdɔːdəl/

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The correct spelling is dawdle. A dawdler. For example: "to dawdle away the whole morning"

Usage Examples

to dawdle away the whole morning

If you dawdle on your daily walk, you won't get as much exercise.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A dawdler.
  2. 2.A slow walk, journey.
  3. 3.An easily accomplished task; a doddle.

verb

  1. 1.To spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.
  2. 2.To spend (time) without haste or purpose.
  3. 3.To move or walk lackadaisically.

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