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dallying
Dallying carries a connotation of frivolousness or a lack of seriousness. When referring to time, it suggests a playful or distracted kind of procrastination rather than a stressful inability to start a task. It often implies that the person is idling away time that should be spent on something productive.
In a romantic context, dallying describes a relationship that is intentionally kept superficial or non-committal. It is more suggestive of a "fling" or a flirtatious diversion than a serious courtship. This usage often carries a judgmental or critical tone, implying that the person is playing with someone's emotions or avoiding commitment.
Compared to "procrastinating," dallying feels more literary or slightly dated. While "procrastinating" is the standard term for delaying work, "dallying" evokes an image of wandering or lingering aimlessly. Similarly, while "flirting" is a general social interaction, "dallying with someone" implies a more sustained, though still casual, romantic involvement.
Meanings
Examples
Stop dallying and get your bags packed for the trip.
There is no time for dallying if we want to catch the train.
He spent his youth dallying with various women across Europe.
I cannot believe she is still dallying with her ex boyfriend.
Why are you dallying when the deadline is in an hour?
The soldier was accused of dallying during the critical advance.
I should stop dallying and finally start my research paper.
The prince was known for dallying with commoners in the village.