dallying Meaning & Definition
What Does Dallying Mean?
Dallying is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of dally. As an adjective, it means This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. As a noun, it means dalliance.
Dallying in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | kill time, feel up and grope |
| Plural | dallyings |
| Comparative / superlative | more dallying, most dallying |
Dallying Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of dally
Dallying as an Adjective
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Dallying as a Noun
- dalliance
Verb
- To waste time in trivial activities, or in idleness; to trifle.
- To caress, especially of a sexual nature; to fondle or pet
- To delay unnecessarily; to while away.
Verb
- To wind the lasso rope (ie throw-rope) around the saddle horn (the saddle horn is attached to the pommel of a western style saddle) after the roping of an animal
Synonyms of Dallying
Dallying synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dallying
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Dallying in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
dallying
dallying (comparative more dallying, superlative most dallying)
dallying (plural dallyings)
Words That Rhyme With Dallying
Quick Answers About Dallying
Is dallying a verb or an adjective?
Dallying is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for dallying?
Words with a similar meaning to dallying include kill time, feel up and grope. See the full list of dallying synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dallying?
The plural of dallying is dallyings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of dallying?
The comparative form is more dallying and the superlative form is most dallying.