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tarry

/ˈtɛri/
verb
  1. To stay longer than intended; to delay or wait.
    • We decided to tarry a while longer at the park to enjoy the sunset.
    • She tarried at the café, hoping to see her friend again.
    • Don't tarry too long, or we'll miss the train.
Synonyms
lingerdelaywait
Antonyms
hurryleave
adjective
  1. Resembling or covered with tar.
    • The old ship's ropes had a tarry smell.
    • The tarry substance on the road was difficult to remove from my shoes.
    • He wiped the tarry residue off his hands with a rag.
Synonyms
sticky
Antonyms
clean