Diddle and Scoot

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Diddle verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: even though the hurricane was fast approaching, federal and local polticians wasted precious time diddling

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Scoot is an antonym for diddle.

Scoot verb - To proceed or move quickly.

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Diddle is an antonym for scoot.

Nearby Words: scooter, scooting

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