adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
dilatorily; sluggishly; slowly
Describes doing something in a slow, dawdling manner, often with a negative connotation of laziness or lack of urgency. Frequently used with する or as an adverb with と.
彼はいつもちんたら仕事をしている。
He always works sluggishly.
ちんたら歩いてないで、急いで！
Stop dawdling and hurry up!
noun or participle which takes 'suru'
take a lot of time; become late; take it easy
Used as a する-verb to mean spending too much time on something, often resulting in lateness or a relaxed pace. Can be used when someone is intentionally taking it easy.
準備にちんたらして、遅刻しちゃった。
I took too much time getting ready and ended up late.
休日は家でちんたら過ごすのが好きだ。
On my days off, I like to take it easy at home.