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Definition of: shilly-shally
(shil′ē·shal′ē) v.i. ·lied, ·ly·ing
1. To act with indecision; be irresolute; vacillate.
2. To trifle.
—adjective Weak; hesitating.
—noun Weak or foolish vacillation; irresolution; any trifling.
—adverb In an irresolute manner. [Dissimilated reduplication of shall I?]
—shil′ly–shal′li·er noun
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