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dawdled

The correct spelling is dawdled.

How to pronounce dawdled

verb

Say it like: Daw-dle-d

The correct spelling is dawdled. To spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time. 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.

Definition

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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