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dally Definition and Meaning in English (dally definition)

verb
Synonyms:procrastinateloiterdawdle
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Dally definition: To waste time or delay action, often in a leisurely or indecisive manner.

Definitions of Dally

  1. 1verb

    To waste time or delay action, often in a leisurely or indecisive manner.

  2. 2verb(colloquial)

    To act playfully or amorously, especially in a lighthearted or casual way.

Example Sentences

casual

“Don't dally on your way to school, or you'll be late.”

casual

“He tends to dally over his breakfast, enjoying every bite.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singulardallies
past tensedallied
past participledallied
present participledallying
gerunddallying

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Dally definition: To waste time or delay action, often in a leisurely or indecisive manner.
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'Dally' translates to 'dally' in English. Dally definition: To waste time or delay action, often in a leisurely or indecisive manner.
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