waylay in German
waylay in German is auflauern, wegelagern — waylay means to hide and then attack someone by surprise.
waylay in German
auflauern
(transitive) To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
wegelagern
(transitive) To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
auflauern
(transitive) To accost or intercept unexpectedly.
What does "waylay" mean?
- verb To hide and then attack someone by surprise.
- verb To stop someone suddenly and catch them off guard.
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What is "waylay" in German?
"waylay" in German is auflauern, wegelagern. waylay means: To hide and then attack someone by surprise.
Are there other ways to say "waylay" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "waylay": auflauern, wegelagern.
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