piddle

/ˈpɪdəl/ or /ˈpɪdl/

Definitions

1. verb

to waste time, especially in a leisurely or idle manner; to spend time in a frivolous or unnecessary way

“She tends to piddle away her free time watching TV.”

2. verb

to drip or trickle slowly

“The faucet started to piddle water all over the counter.”

3. noun

a small amount of water dripping or trickling from a leak or a running tap

“There was a small piddle from the pipe, but it was easy to clean.”

4. noun

a small pool of water

“The piddle formed when the rainwater collected on the ground.”

Synonyms

  • dawdle
  • dillydally

Antonyms

  • hurry
  • swiftly