Daidly

/ˈdeɪdli/ adverb

Definition

In the manner of daidling; in a slow, aimless, time-wasting way (Scottish dialect variant).

Etymology

An alternative adverbial form of daidle using the -ly suffix, showing variation in Scottish dialect word formation.

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Words like 'daidly' and 'daidlie' show that even within the same small region, people had slight variations in how they made adverbs—language is alive and constantly shifting!

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