Dally (Verb)
Meaning 1
Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
Waste time; "Get busy--don't dally!".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 3
Behave carelessly or indifferently; "Play about with a young girl's affection".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
Consider not very seriously; "He is trifling with her"; "She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- He is dallying with the idea of starting his own business, but has yet to take concrete steps.
- She dallied with the thought of going to law school, but ultimately decided to pursue a different career.
- The team dilly-dallied over their strategy, never really committing to a particular plan of action.
- After breaking up with his girlfriend, he dawdled over getting back into the dating scene.
- He has been dallying with the idea of traveling to Europe, but has yet to book any flights or make travel arrangements.