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overwait.

To wait for an excessive amount of time; wait beyond the time allowed or expected; wait too long.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/UK/ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/US
  1. To wait for an excessive amount of time; wait beyond the time allowed or expected; wait too long.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From over- + wait.

noun/ˈəʊvəweɪt/UK/ˈoʊvɚweɪt/US
  1. The period of time one overwaits; an excessive duration of waiting; delay.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From over- + wait.

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