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 /ˈdɔː.dəl/
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Verb

to waste time; to be slow

Example:
Stop dawdling! We're going to be late!
He dawdled over his breakfast and missed the bus.