Waylay (verb) – to stop or interrupt someone, especially either to attack or talk to that person

(Pronounced way-lay)

To remember the definition of the word waylay, use the following mnemonic:

The way the tiger lays (waylay) in wait means she's ready to stop and attack anyone that passes by.

Examples of waylay (verb) in a sentence

While I'm walking my dog, other dog owners always manage to waylay me, making me late for work.

Dick Turpin was a highwayman who used to waylay weary travellers in order steal their money.

I had to walk a different way to school, so the talkative old lady wouldn't waylay me.