\Shil"ly-shal`ly\, v. i.
To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy
one's self with trifles.

\Shil"ly-shal`ly\, n.
Irresolution; hesitation; also, occupation with trifles.

      She lost not one of her forty-five minutes in picking
      and choosing, -- no shilly-shally in Kate. --De
                                               Quincey.