Associations to the word «Dawdling»

Wiktionary

DAWDLE, verb. (intransitive) To spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.
DAWDLE, verb. (transitive) To spend (time) without haste or purpose.
DAWDLE, verb. (intransitive) To move or walk lackadaisically.
DAWDLE, noun. A dawdler.

Dictionary definition

DAWDLE, verb. Take one's time; proceed slowly.
DAWDLE, verb. Waste time; "Get busy--don't dally!".
DAWDLE, verb. Hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc..

Wise words

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery