Piddle and Plod

Piddle

Piddle verb - Waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently.

Plod and piddle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plod" instead a verb "Piddle".

Nearby Word: piddling

Plod

Plod verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

Piddle and plod are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Piddle" instead a verb "Plod".

Nearby Words: plodding, plodded, plodder
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