Meaning of dillydally in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   dillydally

   Definitions

   1. postpone doing what one should be doing

   Examples

   • « He did not want to write the letter and procrastinated for days »

   Derived terms

   • cunctation
   • cunctator
   • dallier
   • dilly-dallier
   • dillydallier
   • lounger
   • mope
   • postponer
   • procrastination
   • procrastinator
   • shillyshally
   • stall
   • stalling

Browse dictionary

• dillydallier
• dilly-dally
• dilly-dallier
• dilleniid dicot genus
• dillydally
• dill pickle
• dill seed
• dill weed
• diltiazem