Diddle and Lag

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

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

Lag

Lag verb - To move or act slowly.
Usage example: the tired puppy was lagging behind the rest of the pack

Diddle and lag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diddle" instead a verb "Lag".

Nearby Word: lagging
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