overwait

English

/ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/, /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/, /ˈəʊvəweɪt/, /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To wait for an excessive amount of time; wait beyond the time allowed or expected; wait too long.

Etymology

Prefix from English wait.

Origin

English

wait

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