Drudge and Dillydally

Drudge

Drudge verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.
Usage example: factory workers who must drudge all day at repetitive tasks

Dillydally is an antonym for drudge.

Nearby Words: drudgery, drudging

Dillydally

Dillydally verb - To spend time doing nothing.
Usage example: restaurant employees who, during the slow periods, would rather be doing something instead of just dillydallying

Drudge is an antonym for dillydally.
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