dawdle
noun
1. A dawdler.
verb
1. take one's time; proceed slowly
Similar word(s): linger
Definition categories: motion, move
2. waste time
Similar word(s): dally
Definition categories: motion, act, behave, do
3. hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
Similar word(s): lag
Definition categories: motion, follow
Sentences with dawdle as a verb:
- to dawdle away the whole morning
- If you dawdle on your daily walk, you won't get as much exercise.