DALLYING Synonyms
10 hypernyms for dallying. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for DALLYING
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| dalliance | noun n | |||||
noun • the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working • playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest | ||||||
| dawdling | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working | ||||||
| hesitating | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly | ||||||
| idling | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • having no employment | ||||||
| lingering | adjective adj | |||||
noun • the act of tarrying | ||||||
| stalling | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • a tactic used to mislead or delay | ||||||
| delaying | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb • cause to be slowed down or delayed • act later than planned, scheduled, or required • stop or halt • slow the growth or development of | ||||||
| languishing | adjective adj | |||||
verb • lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief • have a desire for something or someone who is not present • become feeble | ||||||
| loitering | verb, noun v, n | |||||
verb • be about a place without any apparent purpose | ||||||
| procrastinating | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • postpone doing what one should be doing • postpone or delay needlessly | ||||||
| dawdle | verb v | |||||
verb • take one's time; proceed slowly • waste time • hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. | ||||||
| flirt | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men • playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest verb • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions • behave carelessly or indifferently | ||||||
| play | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage • a theatrical performance of a drama • a preset plan of action in team sports • a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill • a state in which action is feasible • utilization or exercise • an attempt to get something • activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules • (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds • the removal of constraints • a weak and tremulous light • verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) • movement or space for movement • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement • (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession • the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) • the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully verb • participate in games or sport • act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome • play on an instrument • play a role or part • be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children • replay (as a melody) • perform music on (a musical instrument) • pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind • move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly • bet or wager (money) • engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion • pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity • emit recorded sound • perform on a certain location • put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game • engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously • behave in a certain way • cause to emit recorded audio or video • manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination • use to one's advantage • consider not very seriously • be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way • behave carelessly or indifferently • cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space • perform on a stage or theater • be performed or presented for public viewing • cause to happen or to occur as a consequence • discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream • make bets • stake on the outcome of an issue • shoot or hit in a particular manner • use or move • employ in a game or in a specific position • contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle • exhaust by allowing to pull on the line | ||||||
| butterfly | noun n | |||||
noun • diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings • a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down verb • flutter like a butterfly • cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | ||||||
| coquet | verb v | |||||
verb • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | ||||||
| coquette | noun n | |||||
noun • a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men verb • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | ||||||
| dilly-dally | verb v | |||||
verb • postpone doing what one should be doing | ||||||
| mash | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing • mixture of ground animal feeds verb • to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions • reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading | ||||||
| philander | verb v | |||||
verb • have amorous affairs; of men • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | ||||||
| romance | noun n | |||||
adjective • relating to languages derived from Latin noun • the group of languages derived from Latin • a relationship between two lovers • an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure) • a story dealing with love • a novel dealing with idealized events remote from everyday life verb • make amorous advances towards • have a love affair with • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions • tell romantic or exaggerated lies | ||||||
