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Dawdle vs Stir - What's the difference?

dawdle | stir | Related terms |

Dawdle is a related term of stir.


As nouns the difference between dawdle and stir

is that dawdle is a dawdler while stir is scorpion.

As a verb dawdle

is to spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.

Dawdle vs Scamper - What's the difference?

dawdle | scamper | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between dawdle and scamper

is that dawdle is to move or walk lackadaisically while scamper is to run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful manner or in an undignified manner.

Dawdle vs Slide - What's the difference?

dawdle | slide | Related terms |

Dawdle is a related term of slide.


In lang=en terms the difference between dawdle and slide

is that dawdle is to move or walk lackadaisically while slide is to pass along smoothly or unobservedly; to move gently onward without friction or hindrance.

As verbs the difference between dawdle and slide

is that dawdle is to spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time while slide is (ergative) to (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.

As nouns the difference between dawdle and slide

is that dawdle is a dawdler while slide is an item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.

Toddle vs Dawdle - What's the difference?

toddle | dawdle | Related terms |

Toddle is a related term of dawdle.


As verbs the difference between toddle and dawdle

is that toddle is to walk unsteadily, as a small child does while dawdle is to spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.

As a noun dawdle is

a dawdler.

Dawdle vs Perambulate - What's the difference?

dawdle | perambulate | Related terms |

Dawdle is a related term of perambulate.


In lang=en terms the difference between dawdle and perambulate

is that dawdle is to move or walk lackadaisically while perambulate is to inspect (an area) on foot.

As verbs the difference between dawdle and perambulate

is that dawdle is to spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time while perambulate is to walk about, roam or stroll.

As a noun dawdle

is a dawdler.

Dawdle vs Scurry - What's the difference?

dawdle | scurry | Related terms |

Dawdle is a related term of scurry.


As verbs the difference between dawdle and scurry

is that dawdle is to spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time while scurry is to run away with quick light steps, to scamper.

As a noun dawdle

is a dawdler.

Dawdle vs Scramble - What's the difference?

dawdle | scramble | Related terms |

Dawdle is a related term of scramble.


In lang=en terms the difference between dawdle and scramble

is that dawdle is to move or walk lackadaisically while scramble is to gather or collect by scrambling.

As verbs the difference between dawdle and scramble

is that dawdle is to spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time while scramble is to move hurriedly to a location, especially by using all limbs against a surface.

As nouns the difference between dawdle and scramble

is that dawdle is a dawdler while scramble is a rush or hurry.

As an interjection scramble is

(uk) shouted when something desirable is thrown into a group of people who individually want that item.

Dawdle vs Scoot - What's the difference?

dawdle | scoot | Related terms |

Dawdle is a related term of scoot.


As verbs the difference between dawdle and scoot

is that dawdle is to spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time while scoot is (split) to walk fast; to go quickly; to run away hastily.

As nouns the difference between dawdle and scoot

is that dawdle is a dawdler while scoot is (slang) a dollar.

Inch vs Dawdle - What's the difference?

inch | dawdle | Related terms |

Inch is a related term of dawdle.


As nouns the difference between inch and dawdle

is that inch is a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot, or exactly 254 centimetres or inch can be (scotland) a small island while dawdle is a dawdler.

As verbs the difference between inch and dawdle

is that inch is (followed by a preposition) to advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction) while dawdle is to spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.

Dawdle vs Slump - What's the difference?

dawdle | slump | Related terms |

Dawdle is a related term of slump.


As verbs the difference between dawdle and slump

is that dawdle is to spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time while slump is (lb) to collapse heavily or helplessly.

As nouns the difference between dawdle and slump

is that dawdle is a dawdler while slump is a heavy or helpless collapse; a slouching or drooping posture; a period of poor activity or performance, especially an extended period.

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