O
AI-generated image

tarrying

/ˈtærɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for tarrying?

What's the opposite of tarrying?

Rhymes with tarrying