What is another word for diddling around?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪdlɪŋ ɐɹˈa͡ʊnd] (IPA)

When it comes to wasting time or being unproductive, "diddling around" is a phrase that comes to mind. But there are many other synonyms to describe this type of behavior. "Lollygagging," "frittering," and "loafing" are some of the most common options. "Dawdling," "wasting time," and "procrastinating" are also good choices. If you want to take a more positive spin on this type of activity, you could use words like "exploring," "experimenting," or "playing around." Ultimately, the words you choose will depend on the context and the tone you want to convey.

Synonyms for Diddling around:

What are the hypernyms for Diddling around?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Diddling around

  • I'm trying to get the record that I made at my birthday party last year, trying to get that out, and the lawyers are diddling around with it and it probably won't be out until next year. I don't know.
    Marian McPartland

Related words: playing around, messing around, fooling around, fiddling around

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