pootle

/ ˈpuːtəl /

verb

1. informal.
   intr to travel or go in a relaxed or leisurely manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of pootle¹

C20: from p ( oodle ) to travel + ( t ) ootle ²

Example Sentences

In a three-star review, BBC Culture's Nicholas Barber concluded: "The racing sequences have enough energy and jeopardy to raise the pulse rate, but the rest of Ferrari... well, surely a film about high-speed cars shouldn't pootle along as slowly as this one does."

From BBC

I've seen mini-delivery trucks pootle around at walking speeds on test tracks and I've been in a driverless car with a human very much at the wheel, fingers nervously poised millimetres from the steering wheel "just in case".

From BBC

Instead, he's content just to pootle around at the back of his house, making simple, heartfelt records that just so happen to sell in the hundreds of thousands.

From BBC

This weekend, though, with its pootle through Belgium, is a tribute to Eddy Merckx, this being the 50th anniversary of his first win of five Tours.

From The Guardian

"I've never been one of those people who can just stay in or simply pootle down to the shops once a day. A guide dog is more than just a pet or a friend, they are crucial to me having a life and also keeping me safe."

From BBC