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.