Meaning of the word dawdle in English

What does dawdle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dawdle

US /ˈdɑː.dəl/
UK /ˈdɑː.dəl/

Verb

1.

to do something or go somewhere very slowly, taking more time than is necessary:

Example:
Stop dawdling! You'll be late for school!
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