Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dilly-dallies
verb (sometimes used as a noun)
/ˈdɪli ˈdæliz/
Definition
To waste time or to procrastinate instead of doing something that needs to be done.
Examples
- Stop dilly-dallying and get to work on your project.
- She dilly-dallies every morning, making us late for school.
- We don’t have time to dilly-dally if we want to catch the bus.
Meaning
The term refers to the act of being indecisive or overly cautious, often resulting in delays.
Synonyms
- procrastinate
- waste time
- dawdle
- loaf
- fritter away
