- It is used in everyday actions, such as, "I spent the last few hours just durdling instead of doing homework."
Durdle
folk etymology Noun or verb
Verb: To waste time; to do nothing productive and/or does not further progress to a goal. Noun: Someone who is durdling. Noun: Something that serves little useful purpose.
Etymology : It probably arose from the onomatopoeia "durr..." which imitates the sound of drooling or boredom.
Source : Like the previous entry, I saw it in an article on a website dedicated to a strategy game. http://www.channelfireball.com/articles/chasing-victory-am-i-too-cute/ Posted March 2, 2010 The line: "Now, if your goal isn't to win and you just want to have fun, by all means, durdle away."
Last modified: 4 December 2011