Meaning of the word waylay in English
What does waylay mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
waylay
US /ˌweɪˈleɪ/
UK /ˌweɪˈleɪ/
Verb
1.
to wait for and then stop someone, especially either to attack or talk to that person:
Example:
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A man on his way to deposit $12,000 in a bank was waylaid by two men who snatched his bag.
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