What does "Waste time" mean?

use time unproductively

Synonym: spending time, idling Opposite: utilizing time, being productive

"Waste time" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Says I waste time when I sit next to hitchcock.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E15

I have to go, stop wasting my time.

Gossip Girl S4E13

Just go. You're wasting time.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

We're wasting time!

Modern Family S3E10

It was a pointless ruse designed to waste time.

Parks and Recreation S6E20

fishy people can't be wasting time driving around things

Peppa Pig S5E44

why do I need to waste all my time with these motions?

Suits S2E4

That woman does not like to waste time.

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"Waste time" in TV shows & movies

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