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piddle
[ pid-l ]
/ ËpÉȘd l /
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verb (used without object), pid·dled, pid·dling.
to spend time in a wasteful, trifling, or ineffective way; dawdle (often followed by around): He wasted the day piddling around.
Informal. (especially of children and pets) to urinate.
verb (used with object), pid·dled, pid·dling.
to waste (time, money, etc.); fail to utilize (usually followed by away).
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Origin of piddle
First recorded in 1535â45; origin uncertain
OTHER WORDS FROM piddle
piddler, nounWords nearby piddle
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British Dictionary definitions for piddle
piddle
/ (ËpÉȘdÉl) /
verb
(intr) informal to urinate
(when tr, often foll by away) to spend (one's time) aimlessly; fritter
Derived forms of piddle
piddler, nounWord Origin for piddle
C16: origin unknown
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