piddle

[ pid-l ]
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verb (used without object),pid·dled, pid·dling.
  1. to spend time in a wasteful, trifling, or ineffective way; dawdle (often followed by around): He wasted the day piddling around.

  2. Informal. (especially of children and pets) to urinate.

verb (used with object),pid·dled, pid·dling.
  1. to waste (time, money, etc.); fail to utilize (usually followed by away).

Origin of piddle

1
First recorded in 1535–45; origin uncertain

Other words from piddle

  • piddler, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for piddle

piddle

/ (ˈpɪdəl) /


verb
  1. (intr) informal to urinate

  2. (when tr, often foll by away) to spend (one's time) aimlessly; fritter

Origin of piddle

1
C16: origin unknown

Derived forms of piddle

  • piddler, noun

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