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1. (v.i.) shilly-shally
to show indecision or hesitation; vacillate.
2. shilly-shally
to waste time.
3. (n.) shilly-shally
indecision; vacillation.
4. (adj.) shilly-shally
undecided; wavering.
Etymology: (1690–1700; orig. repeated question, shall I? shall I? later altered on the model of its synonym dilly-dally)
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1. (adverb) shilly-shally
in an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner
2. (noun) shilly-shally
irresolution; hesitation; also, occupation with trifles
3. (verb) shilly-shally
to hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy one's self with trifles
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