shilly-shally
adverbHow many syllables in shilly-shally?
There are 4 syllables in the word shilly-shally.How to pronounce shilly-shally:
Definition of shilly-shally:
- shilly-shally (adverb):
- in an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner
Synonyms for shilly-shally:
debate
dither
falter
hesitate
scruple
stagger
vacillate
wait
waver
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