Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dally
verb
/ˈdali/
Definition
To waste time through aimless wandering or procrastination.
Examples
- Stop dallying and get to work!
- He tends to dally when he’s supposed to be studying.
- They dallyed at the cafe instead of heading to the meeting.
Meaning
Dally refers to engaging in activities that are not productive, often leading to delays or a lack of progress.
Synonyms
- linger
- loiter
- waste time
- procrastinate
