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Moving or proceeding at a slow speed
“She was almost cheerful again when, at last, the dallying guests appeared for a late breakfast.”
Playful in a flirtatious way
Characterized by laziness, indolence, and a lack of ambition
The action of delaying or moving at a slow pace
An affectation of amorous tenderness, especially of a woman directed towards a man
A lack of seriousness, especially in the context of fun or entertainment
Present participle for to have a casual romantic liaison with
“John can dally with a host of other women but never find in them the revelation of heavenly glory that he beholds after the most awkward kiss with the scholarly Lucy.”
Present participle for to engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation
“Eddie and Denise travel to the Egyptian coastal village of Dahab, where they dally in the sun and sand.”
Present participle for to waste or spend time idly and unfruitfully
“There we would dally through the long night hours until the tinny clock sounded Reveille.”
Present participle for to act, move or progress at a slow speed
“I do not dally while working, so do not worry about me milking the clock.”
Present participle for to stay in the same place, position or level
“I would want to dally there for so long that we got caught in the rain.”
Present participle for to pause in indecision before doing something
Present participle for to walk in a slow, relaxed manner
Present participle for to deceive or fool someone
Present participle for waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters
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