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waylayer Meaning & Definition

/weɪˈleɪə(ɹ)/

What Does Waylayer Mean?

Waylayer is a noun that means A person who waylays someone.

Word Facts for Waylayer

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//weɪˈleɪə(ɹ)//
Syllables1
Pluralwaylayers

Waylayer Definition (Noun)

  1. A person who waylays someone.

Synonyms of Waylayer

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Antonyms of Waylayer

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Waylayer in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

waylayer (plural waylayers)

Words That Rhyme With Waylayer

Origin of Waylayer

From waylay + -er.

How Do You Say Waylayer?

The standard pronunciation of waylayer is //weɪˈleɪə(ɹ)//, spoken in 1 syllable.

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