How to Pronounce Dallied

To pronounce "dallied", say DALL-ied — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DALL-ied

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💡 Tip for remembering “dallied”

"dallied" has 2 syllables: dall-ied. It rhymes with gallied and alleyed, if that helps it stick.

What does dallied mean?

verb

  1. To waste time in trivial activities, or in idleness; to trifle.
  2. To caress, especially of a sexual nature; to fondle or pet

verb

  1. To wind the lasso rope (ie throw-rope) around the saddle horn (the saddle horn is attached to the pommel of a western style saddle) after the roping of an animal

Synonyms

kill timefeel upgropetouch updawdledilly-dally

Words that rhyme with dallied

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galliedalleyedralliedsalliedtallied

Related words

dithereddawdledharedvolleyedmishitslalomedpalmedprevaricated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dallied"?▾

"Dallied" has 2 syllables: dall · ied.

What does "dallied" mean?▾

Dallied: To waste time in trivial activities, or in idleness; to trifle.

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