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dilly-dally
Definitions
(Verb) Current meaning: To waste time.Original meaning: To play with a Dill Doll. (Dill Doll has been shortened to dildo in modern English).
Usage: She dilly-dallied in her bedroom when there was work to do.
Or: dally :
1. To act amorously, flirtaciously, or playfully; to play at love.
Quote: Professor Quail (W.C. Fields) in International House (1933): ' Now that I'm here and see what's to be had, I shall dally in the valley and believe me I can dally.'
2. To waste time aimlessly; to idle; to dither.
3. Or: dilly-dally with , to trifle with; to be insincere with; to have an affair with; to carry on; to play around. See affair for synonyms.
(Expression) waste time trying to avoid doing anything specific
Usage: I dilly-dally when given chores.
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