Shilly Shally (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), shil·ly-shal·lied, shil·ly-shal·ly·ing.
  1. to show indecision or hesitation; be irresolute; vacillate.
  2. to waste time; dawdle.
noun, plural shil·ly-shal·lies.
  1. irresolution; indecision; vacillation: It was sheer shilly-shally on his part.
adjective
  1. irresolute; undecided; vacillating.
adverb
  1. irresolutely.
verb -lies, -lying or -lied
  1. to be indecisive, esp over unimportant matters; hesitate
adverb
  1. in an indecisive manner
adjective
  1. indecisive or hesitant
noun plural -lies
  1. indecision or hesitation; vacillation
Shilly Shally (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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