Diddle and Inch

Diddle

Diddle verb - To move or act slowly.
Usage example: even though the hurricane was fast approaching, federal and local polticians wasted precious time diddling

Inch and diddle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inch" instead a verb "Diddle".

Inch

Inch verb - To advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits.

Diddle and inch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diddle" instead a verb "Inch".

Nearby Word: inched
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