also: ぐたぐた
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
tediously; persistently; at length
Describes doing something in a long-winded, repetitive, or tiresome manner, often with a sense of dragging on.
彼はグダグダと文句を言い続けた。
He kept complaining tediously.
会議がグダグダと長引いた。
The meeting dragged on at length.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Describes a lack of energy, motivation, or neatness; often used for someone lounging around or doing something half-heartedly.
休みの日は家でグダグダしている。
On my days off, I just laze around at home.
彼はグダグダな格好で出かけた。
He went out in a slovenly outfit.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, na-adjective
to a pulp; to a mush
Describes food boiled until it becomes soft and mushy; often used with verbs like 煮る (simmer).
大根をグダグダになるまで煮る。
Simmer the daikon until it becomes mushy.