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TARRYING

(adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Tarrying.

Tarrying - as an adjective satellite

Having the characteristics of pitch or tar

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitchy16resinous8resiny9

Tarrying - as a verb

Be about a place without any apparent purpose

Example: "The high school students like to loiter in the central square"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
footle9hang aroundlallygag13linger7loaf7loiter6lollygag13lounge7lurk8mess aboutmill aboutmill around
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Leave slowly and hesitantly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
linger7

Tarrying - as a noun

The act of one who tarries; a waiting or staying behind.

Example Sentences

"I apologize for tarrying, I got caught up in traffic."
"Please stop tarrying and hurry up!"
"She was tarrying at the train station, waiting for her friend to arrive."
"The hikers were tarrying in the forest, enjoying the scenic beauty."
"Don't waste time tarrying, we have a lot of work to do."
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Word Game Points

Is TARRYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tarrying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TARRYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is TARRYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tarrying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TARRYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is TARRYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tarrying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TARRYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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