Meaning of the word dawdling in English

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

dawdling

US /ˈdɔːd.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈdɔːd.lɪŋ/

Adjective

wasting time; slow or idle

Example:
The children were dawdling on their way to school, so they were late.
He's always dawdling when he should be working.
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