dawdling

(noun) the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working. Synonyms: dalliance, trifling.

(verb) take one's time; proceed slowly. Synonyms: linger, dawdle.

(verb) waste time. Synonyms: dally, dawdle. Example: "Get busy--don't dally!."

(verb) hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.. Synonyms: lag, dawdle, fall back, fall behind.