tarry

/ˈtæ.ɹi/

noun

  1. 1

    A sojourn.

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verb

  1. 1

    To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.

  2. 2

    To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.

  3. 3

    To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.

  4. 4

    To stay somewhere temporarily.

  5. 5

    To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.

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adjective

  1. 1

    Resembling tar.

  2. 2

    Covered with tar.

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