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shivernounTo tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.
shuddernoun(intransitive) To shake nervously, often from fear or horror.
tizzynoun(colloquial) A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither.
pothernounA commotion, a tempest.
fussnoun(countable or uncountable) Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
flapnounAnything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved.
waveringBeing in doubt; indecisive.
dallyingnoundalliance
dawdleverb(intransitive) To spend time idly and unfruitfully; to waste time.
dawdlernounA person who dawdles or idles.
dipsydoodlenounAn act or movement such as a quick dipping motion designed to evade, confuse, or distract an opponent or competitor.
dretchnoun(UK dialectal, Scotland) A person slow in the execution of a job; a dawdler.
dolingverbThe act of one who doles.
dabblementnounThe process or act of dabbling; A superficial investigation or participation.
dipsy-doodlenounAlternative form of dipsydoodle. [An act or movement such as a quick dipping motion designed to evade, confuse, or distract an opponent or competitor.]
dickernoun(US) A chaffering, barter, or exchange, of small wares.
dibblernounA person who uses a dibble.
danderernounOne who danders.
dodderernounSomebody who dodders.
dodgingverbThe act of dodging; a dodge.

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