Durdle

Durdle is a British English verb meaning to waste time or to move slowly; often used as "to durdle about" or "to durdle along." The term is informal and regional, sometimes associated with a leisurely or aimless way of passing time. In usage, it can describe delays in completing a task or a reluctance to hurry.

A notable use as a place name is Durdle Door, a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England. It lies near the village of West Lulworth, between Durdle Bay and Lulworth Cove, and is a prominent coastal landmark visible from the coastal road B3070. The arch and the surrounding area were formed by long-term erosion of the chalk and limestone cliffs by the sea. Durdle Door is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is a popular destination for walking, photography, and sightseeing; the South West Coast Path provides access to viewpoints and the beach below, when conditions allow.

No other widely used definitions exist for "Durdle" as a standalone term; the word appears primarily in this geographical context, and as a colloquial verb. In regional dialects, it may also appear in place names or informal expressions, but this is the core usage.