piddle away
To slowly waste your money or time on silly, unimportant things.
Meanings
To waste money gradually by spending it on trivial or unimportant things.
"He piddled away his entire bonus on gadgets he never used."
To waste time on unimportant or trivial activities.
"We piddled away the whole afternoon watching old TV clips and got nothing done."
Quite informal and carries a mildly contemptuous or disapproving tone. The word 'piddle' is associated in British English with urinating, which adds a slightly crude flavour to this expression. More common in British English than American English. Often used when criticising someone's careless spending or use of time. 'Fritter away' is the safer, more widely used alternative.
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