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Meaning of dilly dally
to waste time or be lazy
Etymology of dilly dally
The phrase "dilly dally" is believed to have originated in the mid-17th century, possibly as a reduplication of "dally," which means to waste time or be lazy
The phrase is thought to have been used to describe someone who is procrastinating or taking too much time to complete a task
Synonyms
procrastinate
linger
loiter
delay
tarry
hesitate
stall
dawdle
idle
lag
saunter
amble
meander
wander
potter
putter
fiddle
trifle
fool around
waste time
kill time
take one's time
drag one's feet
slow down
hold back
slack off
slacken
decrease
reduce
diminish
slack
remiss
indolent
inert
inactive
sluggish
slow
leisurely
unhurried
calm
serene
peaceful
tranquil
still
quiet
motionless
stagnant
dormant
languid
listless
apathetic
indifferent
unenthusiastic
Definitions
- To waste time by being lazy or indecisive
- * To take too much time to do something or make a decision
Usage Examples
- She's always dilly-dallying and never gets her work done on time
- * Stop dilly-dallying and make a decision already
- * He's been dilly-dallying all day and hasn't accomplished anything
Antonyms
hurry
rush
hasten
speed
accelerate
expedite
facilitate
assist
help
cooperate
collaborate
participate
engage
involve
enact
execute
perform
accomplish
achieve
complete
finish
finalize
conclude
end
terminate
prompt
quick
swift
fast
brisk
rapid
expeditious
efficient
effective
productive
industrious
diligent
assiduous
sedulous
persevering