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dawdle

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

dawdle

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dawdle is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dawdle is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdawdle

1noun
  • A dawdler.
  • A slow walk, journey.
  • An easily accomplished task; a doddle.
1verb
  • To spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.
  • To spend (time) without haste or purpose.

    Example: "to dawdle away the whole morning"

  • To move or walk lackadaisically.

    Example: "If you dawdle on your daily walk, you won't get as much exercise."

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