Dallying and Snappy

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Dallying adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

Usage example: the dallying diners seemed oblivious to the fact that other customers were impatiently waiting for tables

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Snappy is an antonym for dallying.

Nearby Words: dally, dallied

Snappy adjective - Moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed.

Usage example: bring us some more french fries, and make it snappy!

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Dallying is an antonym for snappy.

Nearby Words: snap, snapped, snappish, snapper, snapping

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