quodling

/ˈkwɒd.lɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

an act of or a tendency towards quodling, or the state of being idle and unproductive

“The student’s lack of motivation was a result of his quodling, which had been going on for weeks.”

2. verb

to engage in quodling, or to be idle and unproductive

“He quodled away the entire day, doing nothing but watching TV.”

Synonyms

  • lazing
  • loafing
  • lolling

Antonyms

  • efficiency
  • productivity