What does "Dawdle" mean?

waste time; be slow

Synonym: linger, procrastinate Opposite: hurry, rush

"Dawdle" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Don't dawdle in any way.

— The Intern

I suggest you don't dawdle.

— The Simpsons S1E4

THAT'S BECAUSE YOU DAWDLE TIME AWAY.

— Gilmore Girls S2E14

Don't dawdle. Hurry up!

— The Lion King

"Dawdle" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 4 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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