Dillydallying and Loitering

Dillydallying

Dillydallying adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.
Usage example: the dillydallying congress hadn't passed any legislation, and the term was almost over

Loitering and dillydallying are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Loitering" instead an adjective "Dillydallying".

Loitering

Definitions of Dillydallying not found.

Dillydallying and loitering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dillydallying" instead an adjective "Loitering".

Nearby Words: loiter, loitered, loiterer
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