Definition of "tarry" in English

verb

1. (intransitive) To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.

2. (intransitive) To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.

3. (intransitive) To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.

4. (intransitive) To stay somewhere temporarily.

5. (transitive) To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.

noun

1. A sojourn.

adjective

1. Resembling tar.

2. Covered with tar.