/prə-ˈkra-stə-ˌnāt/

VERB To put off a task for later. Instead of completing the task now, you wait to complete it at a later time.

  • I’m going to procrastinate and wait until the last minute.

Procrastination

/prə-​ˌkra-​stə-​ˈnā-​shən/

NOUN The act of putting off a task for later.

  • You can beat procrastination by sticking to your to-do list.

Procrastinator

NOUN A person who regularly puts off tasks or responsibilities.

  • I try to meet deadlines, but I’m a huge procrastinator.