Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dillydally
verb
/ˈdɪliˌdæli/
Definition
To waste time through indecision or aimless activity; to procrastinate.
Examples
- Stop dillydallying and get to work!
- We can’t dillydally if we want to make it to the concert on time.
- She tends to dillydally when it comes to making decisions.
Meaning
Dillydally refers to the act of being slow to do something, often because one is hesitating or is distracted by unimportant tasks.
Synonyms
- Procrastinate
- Delay
- Loiter
- Postpone
