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   Shil·ly-shal·ly

   /ˈSHilēˌSHalē/

   

   verb

   • 1. fail to act resolutely or decisively: "he shilly-shallied about what was to be done"

   noun

   • 1. indecisive behavior: "a no-nonsense lack of shilly-shally"

   Word Origin mid 18th century: originally as shill I, shall I, reduplication of shall I?

   Derivatives

   • 1. shilly-shallyer noun

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   The meaning of SHILLY-SHALLY is in an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner. How to use shilly-shally in a sentence. Did you know?

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   SHILLY-SHALLY definition: 1. to spend too much time doing something or making a decision because you do not know what is the…. Learn more.

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   SHILLY-SHALLY meaning: 1. to spend too much time doing something or making a decision because you do not know what is the…. Learn more.

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   Shilly-shally definition: to show indecision or hesitation; be irresolute; vacillate. . See examples of SHILLY-SHALLY used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › shilly-shallyShilly-shally - definition of shilly-shally by The Free ...

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   shil·ly-shal·ly. (shĭl′ē-shăl′ē) intr.v. shil·ly-shal·lied (-lēd), shil·ly-shal·ly·ing, shil·ly-shal·lies (-lēz) 1. To procrastinate. 2. To be unable to come to a decision; vacillate. 3. To spend time on insignificant things; dawdle.

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   Definitions of 'shilly-shally'. If you say that someone is shilly-shallying, you disapprove of the fact that they are hesitating when they should make a decision. [informal, disapproval] [...] More.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHILLY-SHALLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. to show indecision or hesitation; be irresolute; vacillate. 2. to waste time; dawdle. noun. 3. irresolution; indecision; vacillation. It was sheer shilly-shally on his part. adjective.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shillyshallyShillyshally - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of shillyshally. verb. postpone doing what one should be doing. synonyms: dilly-dally, dillydally, drag one's feet, drag one's heels, procrastinate, stall. see more. verb. be uncertain and vague. see more. noun.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionshilly-shally verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    Definition of shilly-shally verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › shilly-shallyshilly-shally - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 28, 2024 · shilly-shally (third-person singular simple present shilly-shallies, present participle shilly-shallying, simple past and past participle shilly-shallied) (informal) To procrastinate. The works of Edward Lytton Bulwer, esq. in two volumes, Volume 1. "Why, you sees [sic], Captain, your time has come, and you can't any longer.