Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dilly-dally
verb
/ˈdɪli ˌdæli/
Definition
To waste time by being indecisive or procrastinating.
Examples
- Stop dilly-dallying and get ready for school!
- We can’t afford to dilly-dally if we want to catch the train on time.
- She tends to dilly-dally when making decisions, causing frustration among her friends.
Meaning
The act of delaying or hesitating, especially when one should be taking action.
Synonyms
- Procrastinate
- Hesitate
- Delay
- Waffle
- Dawdle
