transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈda-lē ]
intransitive verb
( dal·lied ; dal·ly·ing )
Etymology: Middle English dalyen, from Anglo-French dalier
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : to act playfully ; especially : to play amorously
b. : to deal lightly : toy
accused him of dally ing with a serious problem
2.
a. : to waste time
b. : linger , dawdle
Synonyms: see trifle , delay
• dal·li·er noun