History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
dally

to think slowly about something

dawdle, delay

dawdle

to be slow and lazy

delay; waste time

dwell

to have as one's home; live in (which is more usual)

live in

lag

a person convicted for a crime

move slowly; delay

linger

to be late or slow in going away or finishing; stay at or near a place

loiter, delay

loiter

to go slowly and stop frequently; stand about

hang around; stroll

procrastinate

to avoid starting an activity without any reason

delay, put off doing

remain

to be still present after a part has gone or has been away; to continue in the same place or condition

stay, wait

stall

to avoid giving (a person) a clear answer to a question, making a decision (in order to get more time); (of a car engine) to stop because of insufficient power or speed; a compartment for one animal in a stable or cattle shed

delay for own purposes

TARRY as in Wiktionary
TARRY as in Wikipedia