Dillydallier (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who wastes time.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The manager was frustrated with the new employee, who was a notorious dillydallier and never met deadlines.
- Her habit of being a dillydallier made it difficult for her to finish her college degree on time.
- He was known as a dillydallier among his friends, always showing up late to social gatherings.
- The team's project was delayed because one member was a dillydallier who kept procrastinating on their tasks.
- The dillydallier in the group was always finding excuses to avoid doing their share of the work.