dally
/ˈdæli/verb
Middle School
1
To waste time in trivial activities, or in idleness; to trifle.
2
To caress, especially of a sexual nature; to fondle or pet
3
To delay unnecessarily; to while away.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing