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dally

verb

/ˈdæli/

Meaning

To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.

He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.

dally with

linger, loiter, dawdle, waste, flirt

hurry, rush, focus

dally with, dally in the garden, dally over

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground

to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail

to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline

to decide not to do or have something

To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.