1. plural of dallier; people who waste time or delay unnecessarily
Usage: usually plural; formal or literary
2. plural of dallier; people who flirt or engage in casual romantic behavior
Usage: usually plural; archaic or literary

Examples

• The dalliers in the office never met their deadlines.
• History remembers the dalliers who delayed action until it was too late.
• She had no patience for dalliers who couldn't commit to a decision.
• The project failed because of dalliers who spent more time talking than working.
• Unlike the dalliers, the team leaders moved forward with purpose.