Definition
A command to pause or hold off; can also express surprise, confusion, or the need for clarification before proceeding.
Example Usage
Wait, you've never seen The Matrix? How is that even possible?
Origin
Old English 'wacten,' meaning to watch or remain awake.
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See “wait” in Corporate Speak, Gen-Z Slang, Pirate Speak, and more.
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