First Known Use: 1741
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dillydally
verb dil·ly·dal·ly \ˈdi-lē-ˌda-lē\
: to move or act too slowly : to waste time
Full Definition of DILLYDALLY
intransitive verb
: to waste time by loitering or delaying : dawdle
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Origin of DILLYDALLY
reduplication of dally
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dillydally
verb dil·ly·dal·ly \ˈdi-lē-ˌda-lē\
dil·ly·dal·lieddil·ly·dal·ly·ing
Definition of DILLYDALLY for Kids
: to waste time : dawdle <Don't dillydally in your work.>
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