shilly-shally

Speech parts

1. shilly-shally - Noun

2. shilly-shally - Adjective

3. shilly-shally - Verb

5. shilly-shally - Phrase

In an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner.

To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy one's self with trifles.

Irresolution; hesitation; also, occupation with trifles.

Source: Webster's dictionary

dally dawdle delay doubt pause stall hesitation oscillate hesitate fluctuate falter wavering waver indecisiveness procrastinate

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mercury gazelle move act courser decision

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