Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

daddle

verb
/ˈdadl/
Definition
To waste time or move slowly without purpose.
Examples
  • Stop daddling and get to work!
  • He daddled around the house all morning instead of running errands.
  • She tends to daddle during meetings, making them last longer than necessary.
Meaning
Daddle means to dawdle or delay one’s actions, often being unproductive.
Synonyms
  • daudle
  • linger
  • loiter
  • delay