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dally

One entry found for dally.
Main Entry: dal·ly
Pronunciation: 'da-lE
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s): dal·lied; dal·ly·ing
Etymology: Middle English dalyen, from Anglo-French dalier
1 a : to act playfully; especially : to play amorously b : to deal lightly : TOY <accused him of dallying with a serious problem>
2 a : to waste time b : LINGER, DAWDLE
synonym see TRIFLE, DELAY
- dal·li·er noun