dally
Pronunciation: /ˈdæli/
The English word “dally” has 5 meanings listed here.
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.
- 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
noun
Etymology
From Middle English dalien, from Anglo-Norman delaier. Doublet of delay.
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