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DAWDLES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Dawdles.

Dawdles - 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)

Example Sentences

"He dawdles through his chores and takes forever to finish them."
"The student dawdles in the classroom instead of getting ready for the next class."
"My little brother always dawdles when it comes to bedtime."
"She dawdles while getting dressed, making us late for school."
"The tourist dawdles along the street, admiring the architecture."
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Word Game Points

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

DAWDLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DAWDLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dawdles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DAWDLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DAWDLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dawdles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DAWDLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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