Dillydally and Fly

Opposite meaning words

Dillydally verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: don't dillydally on the way to the store

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Fly is an antonym for dillydally.

Fly verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: flew down the concourse to catch his flight

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Dillydally is an antonym for fly.

Nearby Words: flying, flyer

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Fly and Dillydally. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dillydally/fly

Dillydally & Fly. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dillydally/fly>.

Fly or Dillydally. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dillydally/fly.

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