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Meaning of the word dally in English

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dally

US /ˈdæl.i/
UK /ˈdæl.i/
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Verb

1.

to waste time; to dawdle

Example:
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Don't dally, we need to leave soon.
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She would often dally on her way to school, stopping to look at flowers.
Synonym:
dawdlelingerloiterprocrastinatetarry
2.

to deal with something in a non-serious or playful way

Example:
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He likes to dally with new ideas before committing to one.
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She would often dally with the affections of several suitors.
Synonym:
flirttrifletoyplay
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