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DAWDLE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Dawdle.

How to pronounce dawdle:

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Dawdle - as a verb

Take one's time; proceed slowly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
linger

Waste time

Example: "Get busy--don't dally!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dally

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall backfall behindlag
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
follow
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dawdle - as a noun

A dawdler.

A slow walk, journey.

An easily accomplished task; a doddle.

Example Sentences

"Don't dawdle in the hallway, or you'll be late for class."
"Please don't dawdle while we're trying to catch the train."
"The children always dawdle when it's time to leave the park."
"I can't stand it when people dawdle in line at the grocery store."
"We can't afford to dawdle; we need to finish this project by tomorrow."
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Word Game Points

Is DAWDLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dawdle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DAWDLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DAWDLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dawdle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DAWDLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DAWDLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dawdle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DAWDLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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