what does the word procastinate mean
2007-07-04 14:34:28 · 23 answers · asked by donas40 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
To delay doing what needs to be done now
2007-07-04 15:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean "procrastinate" not "procastinate"....
that is ok because all of us leave out a letter at times...hugs anyway....
So to answer you question....here is an example....
if you walked up to me and asked me a question...." will you meet me tomorrow down at the store and we will shop for an hour and then go and have lunch?"
and I reply to you: " well I am not sure, I would like to go with you but but but.....maybe I have to wash my pet dog...and take my Mom to the store.....I really want to go.....I think I can get someone else to do these chores....I know....I'll let you know in about 5 minutes the answer if I can go or not.....maybe 10 minutes.....no maybe 20 minutes......"
See how the answer is not clear...In my answer I'm not making up my mind quickly I'm going in different directions....
I hope this example helps you understand the meaning of the word.....
Hugs from Mama Jazzy Geri
2007-07-04 14:44:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Jazzy Geri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word is procrastinate. It means to put something off or delay it. Example: Johnny got a poor grade on his math test because he procrastinated too long before studying.
2007-07-04 14:41:44 · answer #3 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to put off doing something.
is procastinate the correct spelling, it may be procrastinate
2007-07-04 14:39:13 · answer #4 · answered by bananapuddingwithcoolwhip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just a fancy word for putting something off! Like if your boss says throw these files away and you pro. then you may wait a few days or hours!
2007-07-04 14:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To leave to the last second. To put something off and finish until the end. To keep something on hold until you have little time left to finish.
2007-07-04 14:37:24 · answer #6 · answered by Faded Funk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To do things at the very last minute. Which is probably what most people do. You feel more pressured and motivated into doing it that way
2007-07-04 14:36:35 · answer #7 · answered by Cenj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to put off what you need or should be doing (like homework, chores, ect.) by doing trival things to take up your time (like watching tv, daydreaming, ect.).
I have the feeling, that's what you're doing now ;)
2007-07-04 14:38:34 · answer #8 · answered by CrystalEyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keeping saying to oneself, "I can't be bothered" and "Ach, I'll do this later". Always putting off doing things, in other words.
2007-07-05 00:21:37 · answer #9 · answered by Robert C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually PROCRASTINATE, and the word means to put off doing things that you should do and instead waste time.
2007-07-04 14:36:41 · answer #10 · answered by doublehornsup9124 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋