tarry

[ˈtæri]

tarry Definition

  • 1to delay or be late in going somewhere or doing something
  • 2to stay somewhere for a short time

Using tarry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tarry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Don't tarry too long or you'll miss the train.

  • Example

    I tarried at the park for a while before heading home.

  • Example

    She tarried in the store to browse the merchandise.

  • Example

    Let's not tarry any longer and get started on the project.

tarry Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for tarry

Idioms Using tarry

  • tar and feather

    to punish or publicly humiliate someone by covering them in hot tar and feathers

    Example

    In the past, people would tar and feather those who were accused of crimes or wrongdoing.

  • to be unfairly associated with others who share similar characteristics or traits

    Example

    Just because one employee was caught stealing doesn't mean we're all tarred with the same brush.

  • to be publicly humiliated or punished, often by a mob, by being covered in hot tar and feathers

    Example

    The thief was caught and tarred and feathered by an angry mob.

Phrases with tarry

  • tarry-eyed

    having red or bloodshot eyes due to lack of sleep or excessive drinking

    Example

    He looked tarry-eyed after staying up all night to finish his paper.

  • tarry coat

    a coat made of tarred canvas or other waterproof material

    Example

    The sailors wore tarry coats to protect themselves from the rain and sea spray.

  • a dark, sticky stool that may indicate internal bleeding in the digestive tract

    Example

    If you notice tarry stools, seek medical attention immediately.

Origins of tarry

from Middle English 'tarie(n)', meaning 'to delay, tarry', from Old English 'tergan'

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Summary: tarry in Brief

'Tarry' [ˈtæri] means to delay or be late in going somewhere or doing something, or to stay somewhere for a short time. It is often used in phrases like 'Don't tarry too long or you'll miss the train.' and idioms like 'tar and feather,' which means to publicly humiliate someone by covering them in hot tar and feathers. 'Tarry' can also refer to physical objects like 'tarry coat,' a waterproof coat made of tarred canvas.