What is another word for dawdle?
Pronunciation: [dˈɔːdə͡l] (IPA) 
The word 'dawdle' implies the act of wasting time, being idle, or procrastinating. Some synonyms for 'dawdle' include, loiter, dillydally, linger, delay and procrastinate. To loiter suggests lingering aimlessly in one place; while dillydally refers to delaying doing something when it ought to be done. Lingering implies staying on at a place longer than necessary whereas delay indicates a postponement or slowing down of something. When you procrastinate, you avoid doing something, probably because you do not want to or feel like it. Other synonyms for 'dawdle' include hesitate, drag your feet and slow down.
