Meaning
To waste time in trivial activities, or in idleness; to trifle.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English dalien, from Anglo-Norman delaier. Doublet of delay.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 19 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-04DAELNYZ
- 2026-08-31LABDORY
- 2026-04-20LATIDNY
- 2026-03-15LARDCIY
- 2025-12-04DYAXLET
- 2025-11-11YANLGDI
- 2025-09-20ADENYZL
- 2025-08-27LAVIDNY
- 2025-08-11DAOYIHL
- 2024-09-22YAZLIED
- 2024-08-26ADOIHLY
- 2024-05-27ADNIHLY
+7 earlier appearances in the archive.