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DAWDLING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Dawdling.

Dawdling - as a noun

The deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dalliancetrifling

Dawdling - as a verb

To spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.

To spend (time) without haste or purpose.

Example: "To dawdle away the whole morning"

To move or walk lackadaisically.

Example: "If you dawdle on your daily walk, you won't get as much exercise."

Example Sentences

"She was dawdling along the corridor, causing a traffic jam behind her."
"The dawdling tourists made it difficult for locals to navigate through the crowded streets."
"I can't stand dawdling drivers who don't keep up with the flow of traffic."
"His dawdling attitude cost us precious time during the project."
"The dawdling child was constantly getting left behind during the school field trip."
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Word Game Points

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

DAWDLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DAWDLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dawdling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DAWDLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DAWDLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dawdling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DAWDLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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