What does the cryptic crossword clue "Waddle half back, and don't hurry (6)" mean?

The definition is "don't hurry". The wordplay uses a reversal. anagram of WADDLE = DAWDLE; definition: "don't hurry" The answer is DAWDLE.

Waddle half back, and don't hurry (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28351 | 22 Across | 2021-01-25 flower