How do you pronounce waylay?

waylay is pronounced as /ˌweɪˈleɪ/.

🚧waylay

verb

/ˌweɪˈleɪ/

to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them

He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.

ambush, intercept, accost, attack

allow, let go, ignore

waylay someone, waylay travelers, waylay on the road

to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers

to support or sponsor; to treat someone with apparent kindness that betrays a sense of superiority;...

to express words or text in another language

To describe or portray something precisely; to indicate the exact position of a boundary or border.

To formally suggest someone for a position, role, or award.

to acquire something in exchange for money