51³Ô¹Ï

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

dillydally

[ dil-ee-dal-ee, -dal- ]

verb (used without object)

dillydallied, dillydallying.
  1. to waste time, especially by indecision; vacillate; trifle; loiter.


Discover More

51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of dillydally1

First recorded in 1735–45; gradational reduplication of dally
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

All three airlines I contacted delayed, obfuscated or otherwise dillydallied before getting me answers, but let’s start with your travel agent, American Express.

From

Put one in airplanes to get dillydallying passengers into their seats.

From

Now, a new session of Parliament is set to open on Monday — more than two months after the election, a period opposition parties have complained has been unnecessary dillydallying.

From

“The machinations of the U.S. Supreme Court should not be a reason for dillydallying†by any nations that have signed the U.N.

From

“Unfortunately,†she said of the Biden administration, “they dillydallied so long.â€

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement