shilly-shally Meaning, Definition & Usage
Shil"ly-shal`ly intransitive verb
Definitions
To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy one's self with trifles.
Shil"ly-shal`ly noun
Definitions
Irresolution; hesitation; also, occupation with trifles. She lost not one of her forty-five minutes in picking and choosing, -- no shilly-shally in Kate. De Quincey.
