duddle

/ˈdʌd.l̩/

Definitions

1. verb

to dawdle or idle; to waste time or delay action.

“She began to daddle and eventually missed the deadline.”

2. verb

to spoil or overindulge a child, especially by giving them too much of something.

“Her parents accused her of daddling the baby by giving her too many sweets.”

3. noun

a foolish or foolish-looking person.

“He was called a dud by his classmates for being so clumsy.”

Synonyms

  • dawdle
  • loiter
  • lollygag

Antonyms

  • hurry
  • rush