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   shilly-shally

   /ˈʃɪlɪˌʃali/

   verb

   • 1. fail to act resolutely or decisively: "he shilly-shallied about what was to be done"

   noun

   • 1. indecisive behaviour: "a no-nonsense lack of shilly-shally"

   Word Origin mid 18th century: originally as shill I, shall I, reduplication of shall I?

   Derivatives

   • 1. shilly-shallyer noun

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   The meaning of SHILLY-SHALLY is in an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner. How to use shilly-shally in a sentence. Did you know?

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   SHILLY-SHALLY definition: 1. to spend too much time doing something or making a decision because you do not know what is the…. Learn more.

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   Shilly-shally definition: to show indecision or hesitation; be irresolute; vacillate. . See examples of SHILLY-SHALLY used in a sentence.

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   SHILLY-SHALLY meaning: 1. to spend too much time doing something or making a decision because you do not know what is the…. Learn more.

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   1. To procrastinate. 2. To be unable to come to a decision; vacillate. 3. To spend time on insignificant things; dawdle. adj. Hesitant; vacillating. n. pl. shil·ly-shal·lies. Procrastination; hesitation. adv. In a hesitant manner; irresolutely. [Reduplication of the question shall I?]

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   Definition of shilly-shally verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › shilly-shallySHILLY-SHALLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. Rare. in a vacillating manner; irresolutely. noun. 2. Rare. vacillation or irresolution, esp. over a trivial matter. verb intransitive Word forms: ˈshilˈly-shallied or ˈshilˈly-shallying.