dally
verb/ˈdæli/
Frequency rank: #15,982 most common English word
Meaning
to waste time or act slowly; to delay or linger.
Example sentence
If you dally too long at the café, you will miss your train.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 15,901–16,000
- constructivelyin a way that is useful, helpful, and intended to improve something
- crackleto make a rapid series of short, sharp popping or snapping sounds.
- crematoriumA place or furnace where dead bodies are burned to ashes.
- croissantA flaky, buttery, crescent-shaped pastry of French origin.
- cryogenicrelating to or involving very low temperatures, typically below -150°C.
- decontaminationthe process of removing harmful substances such as chemicals or radiation from a person, object, or place.
- demonstrablyin a way that can be clearly shown or proved
- devolveto pass down or transfer duties, power, or responsibility to a lower level or another person.
- diffusera device that spreads light, air, or fragrance gently over a wide area.
- dupeto deceive or trick someone into believing something false or doing something against their interests.