lay for
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The sheriff's department sent some officers to lay for him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lay for” mean?
To wait (for someone) in order to surprise or attack them.
Is “lay for” formal or informal?
lay for is generally slang.