1
as in delays
to move or act slowly
don't dillydally on the way to the store
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2
as in hangs (around or out)
to spend time doing nothing
restaurant employees who, during the slow periods, would rather be doing something instead of just dillydallying
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“Dillydallies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dillydallies. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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