Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dilly-dallying
verb
/ˈdɪliˌdæliɪŋ/
Definition
To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision.
Examples
- Stop dilly-dallying and get to work on your assignment!
- They were dilly-dallying at the café instead of heading to the meeting.
- Don’t dilly-dally; the bus is about to leave!
Meaning
Dilly-dallying refers to the act of being slow, hesitant, or procrastinating instead of taking action or making decisions.
Synonyms
- procrastinating
- wasting time
- hesitating
- loafing
- faffing around
