01 v. i. To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy one's self with trifles.
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To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy one's self with trifles.
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2 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Shilly-shally
· Shil·ly-shal·ly
· IPA /ˈʃɪliˌʃæli/
02 n. Irresolution; hesitation; also, occupation with trifles.
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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.