English Explanatory Dictionary

overwait

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To wait for an excessive amount of time; wait beyond the time allowed or expected; wait too long.
noun
  1. The period of time one overwaits; an excessive duration of waiting; delay.

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ ō'vər-wātʹ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ ōʹvər-wāt /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/

Word forms

overwait overwaits overwaiting overwaited

Etymology

From over- + wait.

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