Definition of Waylay
Waylay
way·lay
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to delay, stop, or hold someone up in conversation;
e.g. For the plan to work, he had to waylay his dad at the bank in order for his family to finish preparing the surprise party.
(verb)
to lie in wait to ambush or attack someone;
e.g. Their plan was to waylay in the marshes until the enemy came in the area.
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