What does dillydally mean?
Definitions for dillydally
ˈdɪl iˌdæl i, -ˈdæl-dil·ly·dal·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
procrastinate, stall, drag one's feet, drag one's heels, shillyshally, dilly-dally, dillydallyverb
postpone doing what one should be doing
"He did not want to write the letter and procrastinated for days"
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dillydally
Dillydally refers to the act of wasting time through indecisiveness or avoiding tasks, often by being slow or leisurely. It usually involves procrastination, unproductive behavior, or needless delay in starting or finishing something.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of dillydally in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of dillydally in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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