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dillydally Synonyms

Another word for dillydally

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• verb (Context 1)

To waste time through aimless loitering, hesitation, or procrastination.

Usage Example

"If we continue to dawdle at the train station, we are going to miss our connecting departure."

Strongest
dawdle
dally
linger
Strong
loiter
procrastinate
tarry
potter
putter
delay
Weak
hesitate

Opposites of dillydally

The opposite of dillydally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hurry
hasten
rush
hustle
proceed
See all opposites of dillydally

• Nearby Words

dillon falls
dillseed
dillweed
dillydally
dilutable
dilute
dilution

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dillydally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dillydally
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