I. ˈshi-lē-ˌsha-lē adverb
Etymology: irregular reduplication of shall I
Date: 1700
: in an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner
II. adjective
Date: 1734
: irresolute , vacillating
III. intransitive verb
( shilly-shall·ied ; shilly-shally·ing )
Date: 1754
1. : to show hesitation or lack of decisiveness or resolution
2. : dawdle
IV. noun
Date: 1755
: indecision , irresolution