Spuddle

Pronunciation: /ˈspʌdəl/

Spuddle (verb)

  1. To spend time doing small, unimportant tasks instead of focusing on what is important.

Examples

  • He tends to spuddle when he should be working.
  • They spuddle around the house instead of doing chores.

Common collocations: spuddle around, spuddle away, tend to spuddle

Synonyms of Spuddle

Informal

Antonyms of Spuddle

  • when describing concentrated effort
  • when describing successful completion of tasks