dallying

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˈdæl.i/
- /ˈdæl.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈdæl.i/

Definitions of dallying word

noun dallying Present participle of dally. 1
noun dallying dalliance. 0

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Parts of speech for Dallying

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dallying popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for dallying

adjective dallying

directionless — the act or an instance of directing.
lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
slow-moving — proceeding with or characterized by slow, sluggish, or leisurely movement or activity.
slothful — sluggardly; indolent; lazy.
dilatory — tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy.

noun dallying

puerility — the state or quality of being a child.
shallowness — of little depth; not deep: shallow water.
flummery — oatmeal or flour boiled with water until thick.
fribble — to act in a foolish or frivolous manner; trifle.
frivolousness — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.

All 29 Synonyms of dallying