dawdle
verbHow many syllables in dawdle?
There are 2 syllables in the word dawdle.Divide dawdle into syllables:
daw · dle
How to pronounce dawdle:
Definition of dawdle:
- dawdle (verb):
- to spend time idly
- to walk slowly or lag behind
- take one's time; proceed slowly.
Synonyms for dawdle:
crawl
creep
dally
delay
diddle
dilly-dally
dillydally
drag
drag your feet or heels
drop behind
fall behind
hang about
hang fire
idle
lag
lallygag
linger
loaf
loiter
lollygag
mark time
mope
play
poke
potter
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Antonyms for dawdle:
abbreviate
accelerate
accomplish quickly
achieve quickly
advance
aid
allow
assist
barrel
barrel along
be quick
beeline
beetle
belt
blast
blaze
blow
bolt
bomb
boogie
boost
bounce
bound
bowl
breeze
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