waylay — to stop someone and attack them or speak to them, especially when they are not expecting it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stop someone and attack them or speak to them, especially when they are not expecting it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweɪleɪ/
Korean meaning: 기다렸다가 습격하다, 매복하여 가로막다
Korean pronunciation: **웨이**레이
Example Sentences
- The reporter was waylaid by fans who recognized her at the airport.
- I planned to go straight home, but got waylaid by a 50% off sale at the bookstore.
- The pizza delivery guy was waylaid by a group of hungry college students.
waylay
VERB//ˈweɪleɪ//
to stop someone and attack them or speak to them, especially when they are not expecting it
to stop someone and attack them or speak to them, especially when they are not expecting it
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Bandits waylay the relay, causing a dangerous delay!
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Origin
16세기에 'way(길)'와 'lay(눕히다, 놓다)'가 결합하여 만들어진 단어로, 원래는 '길에 누워서 기다리다'는 의미에서 '매복하다'의 뜻이 되었습니다.
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“The reporter was waylaid by fans who recognized her at the airport.”
“I planned to go straight home, but got waylaid by a 50% off sale at the bookstore.”
“The pizza delivery guy was waylaid by a group of hungry college students.”
“Highwaymen used to waylay coaches on lonely roads.”
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