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dallied


Meanings
  • Verb

    तराक करना, थकना, समस्या से बाहर निकालना, पराक्रम दिखाना, समय के लिए अवसर लगाना (to tarry, to delay, to prolong, to linger, to waste time)


Synonyms

kill time , feel up , grope , touch up , dawdle , dilly-dally
Variants
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dallied , dallier , dalliers , dallies , dally , dallying , dallied with , dallies with , dally with , dallying with
Etymology
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From Old English 'dellan' meaning 'to delay' or 'to tarry'.


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  1. The word 'dallied' comes from the Old English word 'dellan', which means 'to delay' or 'to tarry'.

  2. The term 'dalliance' in music is often used to describe a light-hearted or playful interaction between musicians or performers.


Related Concepts
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  1. procrastination: The act of delaying or postponing tasks or actions, often due to lack of motivation or fear of failure.


Culture
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In literature, 'dallied' has been used to depict characters who are hesitant or indecisive, causing them to miss opportunities or face negative consequences. In music, the term 'dalliance' is used to describe a light-hearted or playful interaction.

How to Memorize "dallied"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of delaying or tarrying. Imagine someone hesitating before making a decision, causing them to miss an opportunity.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dallied' with the idea of wasting time or being indecisive.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: T- Tarry, H- Hesitate, P- Prolong, L- Linger, W- Waste time.


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