noun as in strong fondness

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procrastinate, dawdle, linger, protract

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Example Sentences

Example:He often procrastinates by dillydallying through his tasks.

Definition:To put off or delay doing something, often until a later time

From procrastinate

Example:Instead of dillydallying, she quickly finished her work.

Definition:To walk or work slowly or idly, especially in a way that causes delay

From dawdle

Example:They will dillydally for days before making a decision.

Definition:To stay longer than is necessary or reasonable, and not move on to what needs to be done

From linger

Example:He decided to protract the discussion by dillydallying in details.

Definition:To extend over a longer period of time than usual

From protract