dallies Synonyms

dallies Meaning

dallies

to act playfully, linger sense 1, dawdle, to play amorously, to deal lightly, to waste time, linger, dawdle

dallies Sentence Examples

  1. The mischievous kitten dallied at the edge of the counter, batting a thread spool aimlessly.
  2. The students dallied in the hallway before class, exchanging animated chatter and laughter.
  3. The elderly couple dallied on their leisurely morning walk, enjoying the warm sunlight and gentle breeze.
  4. The shopkeeper dallied with the customer, offering pleasantries and anecdotes to create a welcoming atmosphere.
  5. The procrastinating employee dallied on their overdue tasks, wasting time on unnecessary distractions.
  6. The hunter dallied in the undergrowth, patiently waiting for his quarry to emerge from hiding.
  7. The lovers dallied by the lake, whispering sweet nothings and basking in each other's company.
  8. The writer dallied over his manuscript, meticulously crafting each sentence with precision and eloquence.
  9. The tourist dallied in the bustling market, browsing vibrant souvenirs and sampling exotic street food.
  10. The doctor dallied during the examination, taking extra care to ensure a thorough and accurate diagnosis.

FAQs About the word dallies

to act playfully, linger sense 1, dawdle, to play amorously, to deal lightly, to waste time, linger, dawdle

plays,rollicks, pleases, disports, recreates, cavorts, delights, jokes, amuses, toys

works, labors, plugs (away), sweats, struggles, toils, strives,slaves, plods,strains

The mischievous kitten dallied at the edge of the counter, batting a thread spool aimlessly.

The students dallied in the hallway before class, exchanging animated chatter and laughter.

The elderly couple dallied on their leisurely morning walk, enjoying the warm sunlight and gentle breeze.

The shopkeeper dallied with the customer, offering pleasantries and anecdotes to create a welcoming atmosphere.