Dally: meaning, definitions and examples
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dally
[ ˈdæli ]
in a playful manner
To dally means to act or move slowly, playfully, or flirtatiously. It can also mean to waste time or procrastinate.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He liked to dally with her, teasing and flirting.
- Don't dally, we need to finish this work quickly.
obsolete
In the past, dally was also used as a noun to refer to a man who was a lover or sweetheart.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She had many dallies in her youth.
Translations
Translations of the word "dally" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perder tempo
🇮🇳 समय बर्बाद करना
🇩🇪 trödeln
🇮🇩 berlama-lama
🇺🇦 байдикувати
- зволікати
- марнувати час
🇵🇱 ociągać się
🇯🇵 ぐずぐずする
🇫🇷 traîner
🇪🇸 demorar
🇹🇷 oyalanmak
🇰🇷 꾸물거리다
🇸🇦 يماطل
🇨🇿 otálet
🇸🇰 otáľať
🇨🇳 拖延
🇸🇮 odlašati
🇮🇸 drolla
🇰🇿 уақытты босқа өткізу
🇬🇪 დროის დაკარგვა
🇦🇿 vaxt itirmək
🇲🇽 demorar
Word origin
The word 'dally' originated from Middle English 'dalien', which means to play or trifle. It has been in use since the 14th century and evolved to include meanings of flirting or delaying. Over time, the word has retained its playful connotations and is often used in a light-hearted or teasing manner.