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tarrying

/ˈtærɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does tarrying mean?

verb

staying longer than intended or expected; delaying or procrastinating.

Example

"She had been tarrying at the airport for hours, waiting for her flight to be rescheduled."

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