About The Word Shilly-shally
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Shilly-shally
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What's The Definition Of Shilly-shally?Synonyms | Synonyms for Shilly-shally: Related Terms | Find terms related to Shilly-shally: See Also | Shilly-shally In Webster's Dictionary \Shil"ly-shal`ly\, v. i.
To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy
one's self with trifles.
\Shil"ly-shal`ly\, n. Irresolution; hesitation; also, occupation with trifles. She lost not one of her forty-five minutes in picking and choosing, -- no shilly-shally in Kate. --De Quincey. |
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