Meaning
One who delays or lingers.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin cūnctātor (“delayer”); applied as a surname to Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
procrastinatorpostponer
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2026.