It means to waste time. Most people like to dilly dally rather than finishing a job.
"Dilly dally" means to waste time by being indecisive or slow in taking action. It suggests a lack of urgency or efficiency in completing a task or making a decision.
Stop dilly-dallying and make a decision about which movie we should watch tonight.
The word you are looking for is "dilly-dally," which means to waste time through aimless or excessive talking.
She loved to dally in the park, watching the birds and enjoying the sunshine.
Dally stared at Johnny in disbelief because Johnny purposely initiated a physical altercation with the Socs, which was unexpected from Johnny, who was typically quiet and non-confrontational. Dally's response was unusual for him because he did not react with anger or violence, but instead showed concern for Johnny's well-being, indicating a deeper level of care for his friend than he typically expressed.
I disagree, but let's agree to disagree. Disagreeing with me can be tricky, but try not to get sticky. Disagree with grace, maintain your own pace.
Some synonyms for the verb to dilly dally are to dawdle, saunter, schlep, or tarry.
Stop dilly-dallying and make a decision about which movie we should watch tonight.
to dally as in dilly dally
'Dilly Dally'
No, it is not. Dilly is a noun meaning something remarkable or extraordinary.
to waste time - esp. via indecision
divert, sidetrack, lead astray, amuse, occupy, entertain, beguile, engross
Dilly Dally, Phineas T Buster, Princess-Summer-Fall-Winter-Spring, Chief Thunder Cloud
Erin Dilly's birth name is Erin Catherine Dilly.
be uncertain, be indecisive, vacillate, waver, falter, dither, shilly-shally, pause, dilly-dally, dawdle, delay, be unwilling, hang back, think twice, scruple, have qualms, be reluctant
Dilly Braimoh was born in 1959.
Dilly Knox died in 1943.