Dallies

The word 'dallies' is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb 'dally', which means to waste time, to loiter, to trifle with something, or to engage in playful, often flirtatious, behavior. It often implies a degree of procrastination or casual enjoyment without serious intent. This can be applied to relationships, work, or recreational activities, implying a lack of diligence or commitment. The context surrounding the word is essential to fully understanding the meaning, for instance, 'dallies' can mean flirting, or just procrastinating.

Dallies meaning with examples

• Instead of completing his report, the intern dallies with social media, losing precious work time to mindless scrolling. His supervisor notices the tardiness and has a word.
• The couple dallies with the idea of moving to another country, but they cannot commit to the idea. After many months and more, they are yet to make a decision about this move.
• During her free time, she enjoys to dallies around the shops, browsing through the displays and trying on clothes, often without purchasing anything, but also getting great inspiration for her own designs.
• The politician dallies in his response to the ongoing crisis, avoiding making a concrete decision, or even answering any questions, in public, to buy himself some time and not upset any potential voters.
• The playful kitten dallies in the sunlight, chasing after a string, pouncing and batting, completely oblivious to the world around her and simply enjoying the day.