4
mark time(verb, expression, idiom, fast, shuffle)
4
mooch
4
pause(verb, stop, settle, delay, continue)
4
ramble(verb, walk, drift, wander, stroll)
4
remain(verb, stop, advance, maintain, settle)
4
slouch(verb, fail, delay, diminish, decrease)
4
stick around(verb, expression, stop, settle, delay)
3
traipse(verb, delay, draw, follow, stay)
3
abide(verb, stop, advance, maintain, delay)
3
coquet(verb, play, abuse, waste, trick)
3
dabble(verb, play, abuse, waste, trick)
3
drawl(inactivity, slowness)
3
fool(verb, play, abuse, waste, trick)
3
fool with(expression, play, delay, abuse, waste)
3
fribble(verb, play, abuse, waste, trick)
3
hesitate(verb, check, delay, stay, hinder)
3
hobble(verb, fail, delay, diminish, decrease)
3
horse around(expression, play, delay, abuse, waste)
3
keep the ball rolling(expression, idiom, advance, maintain, continue)
3
keep up(verb, expression, advance, maintain, continue)
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