Daddled

/ˈdædəld/ verb

Definition

Past tense of daddle; moved slowly or aimlessly.

Etymology

Simple past tense formation of 'daddle,' adding the regular '-ed' ending to create a past participle describing completed action of moving without purpose.

Kelly Says

The -ed ending is one of English's most ancient features, going back thousands of years to Germanic roots—it's the same ending used in words like 'walked' and 'talked,' making it the most productive verb form in the entire language.

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