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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dilly

/dɪli/ adverb · British & US
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What does dilly mean?

adverb

Used to express a sense of delay or slowness; used to express a sense of hesitation or uncertainty.

Example

"She was dilly-dallying over what to wear, trying on several outfits before finally settling on one."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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