Dillydallying and Loafing

Dillydallying

Dillydallying adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.
Usage example: the dillydallying congress hadn't passed any legislation, and the term was almost over

Loafing and dillydallying are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Loafing" instead an adjective "Dillydallying".

Loafing

Loafing noun - Having no employment.
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Synonyms for Loafing

Dillydallying and loafing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dillydallying" instead an adjective "Loafing".

Nearby Word: loafed
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