Australian English Meaning of shilly-shally

shilly-shally

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Definitions and Meaning of shilly-shally in English

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shilly-shally (adv.)

In an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner.

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shilly-shally (v. i.)

To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy one's self with trifles.

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shilly-shally (n.)

Irresolution; hesitation; also, occupation with trifles.

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shilly-shally

In an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner., To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy one's self with trifles., Irresolution; hesita

falter,Hesitate,debate,dither,qualm,stagger,vacillate,wait,waver,back down

continue,decide,stir,advancement,Dive (into),plunge (in),budget

shillyshally => dither, shill-i-shall-i => Shill-i-shall-i, shilling => Shilling, shillelah => shillelagh, shillelagh => Shillelagh,