Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
niddle-noddle
verb
/ˈnɪd.əl ˈnɒd.əl/
Definition
To waste time with trivial or foolish activity; to engage in pointless chatter.
Examples
- Instead of studying for the exam, he spent the afternoon niddle-noddling with his friends.
- The manager was frustrated by the team’s tendency to niddle-noddle during important meetings.
- Let’s stop niddle-noddling and get back to work!
Meaning
Niddle-noddle refers to the act of being distracted or preoccupied with things that are not important or significant.
Synonyms
- dawdle
- fritter away
- mess around
- piddle
- tarry
