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shillyshally
/ ˈʃɪɪˌʃæɪ /
verb
(intr) to be indecisive, esp over unimportant matters; hesitate
adverb
in an indecisive manner
adjective
indecisive or hesitant
noun
indecision or hesitation; vacillation
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˈˌ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of shillyshally1
Example Sentences
Many more would in principle like the UK to stay, but are completely exasperated with London’s shillyshallying and feel it is more important for the rest of the EU to get on with saving itself.
Doomy warnings that women need to stop shillyshallying and sprog up are published in the Daily Mail every day.
What if he were to shillyshally when prompt action was urgent!
That's what she ought to have done, and have had a bit of a run for her money, instead of shillyshallying about with that idiot Strong—— And then a maiden speech will be given us.
"What fellow?" said Philip, "why, this one that is shillyshallying with you night after night."
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