Stalling

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Stalling is an internet slang term used to refer to deliberately delaying or prolonging a task or activity. It typically implies avoiding or procrastinating on a specific action by intentionally slowing down progress or taking longer than necessary.

Examples:
1. When asked about the assignment deadline, the student responded with, “Im stalling on submitting it because I still haven’t started working on it yet.”
2. A gamer might say, “I keep stalling before engaging in the final battle of the game because I want to explore every hidden area and complete all side quests first.”

Stalling can involve intentionally delaying tasks, extending timelines, or avoiding responsibilities. This behavior is often seen in situations where individuals feel overwhelmed, lack motivation, or are uncertain about the outcome. By procrastinating or slowing down progress, people may buy themselves more time, escape immediate consequences, or seek temporary relief from obligations.

The use of the term ‘stalling’ allows internet users to express their deliberate delay or procrastination in a concise and relatable manner when discussing tasks or activities. It has become a common way to describe the act of intentionally prolonging or avoiding a task online.

Synonyms:
procrastinating, delaying, postponing
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