What does waylay mean?

v. To intercept someone, usually to talk or attack them unexpectedly.

waylay

🇺🇸 /weɪˈleɪ/ 🇬🇧 /weɪˈleɪ/

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verb

To intercept someone, usually to talk or attack them unexpectedly.

I was waylaid by a group of people who wanted to discuss the project.

To intercept someone, usually to talk or attack them unexpectedly.

3rd Present waylays

Past waylaid

Perfect waylaid

Progressive waylaying