Definitions

1. noun

a person who walks or moves slowly and lazily, often in a leisurely manner

“She’s a bit of a dawdler and always takes her time getting to work.”

2. noun

a person who procrastinates or lingers over a task

“He’s a dawdler and always puts off his homework until the last minute.”

3. verb

to walk or move slowly and lazily

“She dawdles through the park, enjoying the scenery.”

4. verb

to procrastinate or linger over a task

“He tends to dawdle on his projects, which often results in missed deadlines.”