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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dillydally

/dɪˈlaɪdəli/ verb · British & US
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What does dillydally mean?

verb

to waste time or delay doing something by procrastinating or doing unimportant things; to move or act slowly and hesitantly.

Example

"She's been dillydallying for hours, and now she's going to miss her deadline."

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

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