dally

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb behave carelessly or indifferently
  2. verb waste time
  3. verb talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

Etymology

From Middle English dalien, from Anglo-Norman delaier. Doublet of delay.

In classic literature

Synonyms

toy, play, flirt

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