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shillyshally
/ ˈʃɪ±ôɪˌʃæ±ôɪ /
verb
- intr to be indecisive, esp over unimportant matters; hesitate
adverb
- in an indecisive manner
adjective
- indecisive or hesitant
noun
- indecision or hesitation; vacillation
Derived Forms
- ˈ²õ³ó¾±±ô±ô²âËŒ²õ³ó²¹±ô±ô¾±±ð°ù, noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of shillyshally1
Example Sentences
Many more would in principle like the UK to stay, but are completely exasperated with London’s shillyshallying and feel it is more important for the rest of the EU to get on with saving itself.
Doomy warnings that women need to stop shillyshallying and sprog up are published in the Daily Mail every day.
What if he were to shillyshally when prompt action was urgent!
That's what she ought to have done, and have had a bit of a run for her money, instead of shillyshallying about with that idiot Strong—— And then a maiden speech will be given us.
"What fellow?" said Philip, "why, this one that is shillyshallying with you night after night."
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