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Meaning of waylay

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

waylay

Pronunciation:/ˈweɪleɪ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.

    Synonyms:ambushlurk

  2. To accost or intercept unexpectedly.

    Synonyms:buttonhole
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/waylay

Related words

ambushambuscadelie in waitlurkbushwhackscupperaccostforlay